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BN55 UBG

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,904 mi
Last recorded124,904 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UBG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 124,904 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 121,473 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 119,811 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 116,582 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 116,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

underbody surface rust.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 113,172 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust mounts and exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,639 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

UNABLE TO FULLY ASSES OUTER SILLS DUE TO SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 104,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

UNABLE TO FULLY ASSES OUTER SILLS DUE TO SILL COVERS FITTED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 94,585 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 84,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,859 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 67,167 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,983 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 UBG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

BN55 UBG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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