MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
COVERS FITTED
COVERS FITTED
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
surface rust brake pipes.
corrosion to rear brake discs
corrosion to suspension components
front discs and pads poor condition
slight wear to suspension bushes
corrosion to suspension components
exhaust poor condition
slight corrosion to front brake discs
surface rust to brake pipes
corrsion front brake discs.
corrsion suspension components.
exhaust poor condition.
exhaust poor condition
corrosion to all brake discs
exhaust poor condition
n/s/r tyre 3mm
CORROSION FORMING TO EXHAUST.
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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BL55 ULU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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