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BL55 VEH

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,171 mi
Last recorded114,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VEH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,171 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,285 miles

UNDERSIDE BODY / CHASSIS VERY CORRODED HAS HAD PREVIOUS WELDING PATCHES

Fail 19 Jan 2021 109,285 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 106,628 miles

Corrosion forming to underside , patch repairs previously done

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,568 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension bushes all deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2019 101,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 95,120 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 95,120 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,761 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 83,577 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,004 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 73,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,592 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,745 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 52,346 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,125 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,895 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 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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