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BL55 ULS

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 154,603 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 148,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner valence corroded and holed

Fail 2 Apr 2025 148,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner valence corroded and holed

Pass 8 Apr 2024 140,283 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 140,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick off to incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 132,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 132,535 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dips to offside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 128,721 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 122,230 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

tow ball missing at time off test

Fail 18 Dec 2020 120,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both turning cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 116,066 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 116,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed at rear tie rod front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 107,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 107,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,884 miles

bracket for engine pipework missing

Fail 22 Dec 2017 97,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

bracket for engine pipework missing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,562 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2015 81,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,455 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2014 72,455 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,545 miles

play in front antiroll bar links

Pass 22 Dec 2012 4 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 48,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,291 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,580 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,850 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 23,850 miles

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

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

Oil Filler Cap is missing

both front tyres are feathered on the edges

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 ULS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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