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BL55 ULP

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

190,185 mi
Last recorded190,185 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ULP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 190,185 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 170,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 151,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 133,471 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 115,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 97,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 80,504 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side rear tyre outer tread worn and rest of tread wearing low.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,301 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 32,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ULP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

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

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