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BL55 UMG

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,829 mi
Last recorded133,829 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 133,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn badly-BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 133,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn badly-BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2024 117,973 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2023 104,385 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread of both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 104,385 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread of both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. 215/60/16/95V. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,161 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,378 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 97,378 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 96,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,472 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,351 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 93,215 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 93,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 90,606 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,328 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,507 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,041 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,673 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 69,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,929 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,262 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,104 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 UMG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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