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BN05 YRV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

205,352 mi
Last recorded205,352 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 205,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres starting to wear inner edghes

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall and cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2017 195,192 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split at end

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 188,636 miles

Rear exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2016 188,636 miles

Rear exhaust bracket rusty

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 179,895 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 160,858 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 131,874 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 109,500 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 93,740 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,656 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,256 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 YRV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BN05 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

BN05 YRV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 YRV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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