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BL55 UZU

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,108 mi
Last recorded110,108 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,108 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 110,108 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 92,744 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 92,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 83,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside reg lamp

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 72,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,219 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 55,451 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 53,268 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 51,498 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 49,165 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,444 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,999 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,444 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UZU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL55 UZU registered?

BL55 UZU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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