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BN05 EMV

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,015 mi
Last recorded161,015 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 EMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2024 161,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 148,489 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,920 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 136,920 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 121,982 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 121,982 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 107,601 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 107,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 92,230 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 87,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 87,972 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 84,691 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 77,500 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 77,498 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

nail in offside front tyre tread

rear exhaust hanger broken off

Pass 7 May 2015 69,974 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 May 2014 65,015 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2013 61,814 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 61,814 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 53,744 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust corroded.underbody covered in mud.various components corroded.both rear tyres old and perishing.unable to see b/pipes correctly.

Fail 28 May 2012 53,744 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded.underbody covered in mud.various components corroded.both rear tyres old and perishing.unable to see b/pipes correctly.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 43,584 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,919 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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BN05 EMV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN05 EMV, 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 BN05 EMV registered?

BN05 EMV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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