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BN55 EGX

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,011 mi
Last recorded67,011 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 67,011 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal wearing smooth

Fail 5 Mar 2026 67,011 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal wearing smooth

Pass 21 Jan 2025 56,212 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 56,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 46,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,351 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 38,351 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 54,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 37,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside - No Pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 35,177 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,133 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 31,349 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,590 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 20,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,770 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 15,639 miles

both front tyres balding on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2009 13,561 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 13,561 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,319 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 EGX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

BN55 EGX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 EGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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