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133,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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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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