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BL55 UMM

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,653 mi
Last recorded83,653 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 UMM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 83,653 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 79,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 73,731 miles

Nearside Head lamp washer jet missing.

Offside Wiper rubber split.

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 73,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre. (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Head lamp washer jet missing.

Offside Wiper rubber split.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,559 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 68,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,743 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 41,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,219 miles

Offside Front windscreen wiper slightly split

Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,880 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 30,478 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,699 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 21,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 16,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,157 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 11,530 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 8,414 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 UMM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

BL55 UMM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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