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BN55 ECF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

201,610 mi
Last recorded201,610 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ECF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 201,610 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides; inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch area. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides; inner shock turrets. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 197,037 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced feels solid didn't go through keep an eye on it. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear slight play not excessive. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 190,018 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all factory plastics still fitted, ie; view of shocker turrets and inner arch etc.

all sills fitted with factory plastics, can see corrosion behind but view obscured; customer to monitor.

Fail 30 Jul 2022 190,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under-body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both side bulbs (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all factory plastics still fitted, ie; view of shocker turrets and inner arch etc.

all sills fitted with factory plastics, can see corrosion behind but view obscured; customer to monitor.

Pass 21 Apr 2021 177,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 177,672 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 173,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 163,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 148,812 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 136,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 124,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,990 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 112,141 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 98,763 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 88,699 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 75,541 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 61,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,679 miles

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

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

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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BN55 ECF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BN55 ECF, 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 BN55 ECF registered?

BN55 ECF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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