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BL55 VCU

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,719 mi
Last recorded143,719 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 143,719 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 140,018 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 133,486 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 133,409 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,931 miles

Nearside Front Foglamp not working

Fail 26 Sep 2022 128,875 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

wipers starting too smear

Pass 28 Sep 2021 122,044 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlights cloudy and condensation on the inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,931 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp n/w

Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,754 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 108,754 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,976 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,573 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Rear Tyre has cut but unable to see cords marked in chalk

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust silencer hangers corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,737 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 84,856 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,219 miles

Exhaust centre to rear section joint rusty

N/S/R Light lens damaged

Strongly advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Unable to carry out full inspoection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,058 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 68,440 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,149 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 49,328 miles

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

Front discs worn and lipped on edges

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VCU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BL55 VCU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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