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BN55 UAO

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

205,945 mi
Last recorded205,945 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 205,945 miles

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

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

both inner sills and rear floor section corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2025 205,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both inner sills and rear floor section corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 201,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 193,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 185,782 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 174,883 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 174,880 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 162,208 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 157,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear number plate light dull

Fail 25 Jul 2018 157,558 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear number plate light dull

Pass 5 Sep 2017 151,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 144,310 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 130,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 117,316 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 101,107 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,676 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,076 miles

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

clutch pedal operation heavy

front antiroll bar vertical links and D bushs advance wear

front brake discs and pads advance wear

Fail 31 Aug 2011 79,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

clutch pedal operation heavy

front antiroll bar vertical links and D bushs advance wear

front brake discs and pads advance wear

Pass 28 Aug 2010 67,829 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 56,672 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,121 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 UAO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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