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BL55 ULR

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,176 mi
Last recorded158,176 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 158,176 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 158,176 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 154,855 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front plastic panel lower wing missing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 152,811 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Mirror damaged but correct colour light still shown

Fail 20 Nov 2018 152,811 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Mirror damaged but correct colour light still shown

Pass 22 Nov 2017 139,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 139,993 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 133,699 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 122,891 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 122,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 112,633 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 112,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 100,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,601 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,181 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 72,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,310 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 47,855 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,746 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 ULR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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