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BL55 ULA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ULA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,155 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 82,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,064 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 79,216 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 75,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 72,925 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 71,304 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 71,304 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 69,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 68,230 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 68,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 66,114 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 64,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,022 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 53,218 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,097 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/r tyre slight 3/4 wear

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 ULA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

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

Is BL55 ULA safe to buy?

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