MOT Status
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154,603 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
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
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 ()
Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rusted and thin (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
bracket for engine pipework missing
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
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
front tyres wearing on edges
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
play in front antiroll bar links
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
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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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