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BL55 WLO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,855 mi
Last recorded115,855 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WLO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 115,855 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill, wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 115,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed, previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation/ damp inside lamp and lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorating

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 107,837 miles

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorating

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 105,187 miles

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,591 miles

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 97,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 93,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 93,875 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 86,581 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 81,934 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished and starting to wear on edges.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 75,911 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 69,774 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 69,724 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,376 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,489 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,537 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 WLO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 WLO, 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 WLO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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