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BL55 VBG

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,877 mi
Last recorded131,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VBG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 131,877 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 131,839 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 125,447 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 125,421 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 119,441 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 112,804 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,044 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 98,922 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 98,922 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,806 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 78,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 63,625 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,074 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,204 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 53,190 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,099 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 31,164 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 VBG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

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

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