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BL55 VCT

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,387 mi
Last recorded159,387 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VCT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 159,387 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 154,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not clipped on propley (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 147,309 miles

All brake pipes greased

All rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 147,309 miles

All brake pipes greased

All rear suspension bushes slightly perished

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 138,375 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 138,367 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most b/p (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has no split pin maybe has other locking devices used

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all tyres unevenly worn

various different wheel nuts used and one fitted incorrectly

Fail 5 Jun 2018 117,892 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective both middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

all tyres unevenly worn

various different wheel nuts used and one fitted incorrectly

Pass 10 Nov 2016 117,304 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 113,096 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,059 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,300 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,709 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 69,709 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,143 miles

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre nail

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VCT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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