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BL55 VBF

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,619 mi
Last recorded131,619 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 131,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 127,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 127,247 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 116,108 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened from being stood for a while (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 116,108 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked linkage attatchment on lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened from being stood for a while (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 79,734 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 63,169 miles

engine malfunction light illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 41,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,682 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 VBF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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