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BL55 UKS

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,312 mi
Last recorded121,312 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UKS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 121,312 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 112,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,805 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,549 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 87,546 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,898 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,855 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 72,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 67,693 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 63,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,947 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 50,409 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,363 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 36,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,310 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres lower speed rating than front

Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 23,020 miles

near side front tyre slight wear on the oter edge

near side rear tyre worn on the outer edge

off side rear tyre slight wear on the outer edge

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BL55 UKS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,563 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 UKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL55 UKS registered?

BL55 UKS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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