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BL55 ULM

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,384 mi
Last recorded150,384 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ULM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 150,384 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 150,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 149,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 137,488 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 131,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 131,408 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 123,544 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,990 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,010 miles

slight body damage to offside rear door but no sharp or jagged edges exposed

Pass 31 May 2012 73,784 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,772 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,294 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,739 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,860 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 ULM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

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

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