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BL55 VCV

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,950 mi
Last recorded133,950 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 133,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 133,950 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust system insecure heat sheild (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip and lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 129,613 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 129,613 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 124,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 124,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,591 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 115,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission cv joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip and to high (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie arm both sides bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 106,108 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 97,344 miles

EML stays on

Fail 2 Dec 2016 97,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

EML stays on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,765 miles

Rear diff/ wheel bearing noise

Fail 22 Dec 2015 87,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear diff/ wheel bearing noise

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,546 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,602 miles

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

offside front shock absorber leaking oil

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,097 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 35,877 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 VCV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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