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BN55 ECV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

222,279 mi
Last recorded222,279 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 ECV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 222,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.2mm and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.1mm and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 222,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.2mm and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.1mm and bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 205,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 199,310 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 197,559 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 193,260 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2020 187,881 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 187,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 176,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 176,050 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 162,733 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 162,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/17 (x2 - 1 on edge) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50/17 - (x2) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 149,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 138,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 129,433 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 118,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 108,185 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 108,185 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 82,645 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 82,645 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 67,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,744 miles

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

offside rear fog light possible fault

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,304 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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BN55 ECV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BN55 ECV, 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 ECV registered?

BN55 ECV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BN55 ECV safe to buy?

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