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BL55 ULU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,238 mi
Last recorded141,238 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 ULU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,238 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

underbody age related corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,625 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 126,872 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch slightly corroded but not holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 123,173 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,218 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 114,215 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,338 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2017 105,338 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,282 miles

COVERS FITTED

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,282 miles

COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 90,908 miles

surface rust brake pipes.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 79,644 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

front discs and pads poor condition

slight wear to suspension bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,870 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

slight corrosion to front brake discs

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,979 miles

corrsion front brake discs.

corrsion suspension components.

exhaust poor condition.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 56,715 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,377 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

exhaust poor condition

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,032 miles

CORROSION FORMING TO EXHAUST.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,211 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 ULU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

BL55 ULU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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