MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE VERY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
UNDERSIDE BODY / CHASSIS VERY CORRODED HAS HAD PREVIOUS WELDING PATCHES
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
UNDERSIDE BODY / CHASSIS VERY CORRODED HAS HAD PREVIOUS WELDING PATCHES
Corrosion forming to underside , patch repairs previously done
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear suspension bushes all deteriorated
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area within suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill area within suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swival borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear suspension bushes all deteriorated
Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
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BL55 VEH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VEH, 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 VEH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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