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BL55 ULD

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,440 mi
Last recorded130,440 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ULD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 130,440 miles

Offside Front heat shield loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 30 Sep 2016 130,440 miles

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

Offside Front heat shield loose

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,766 miles

oil level low

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,897 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 102,332 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,647 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 78,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,324 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,775 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,565 miles

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 ULD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD registered?

BL55 ULD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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