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BP05 AVJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,328 mi
Last recorded146,328 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 146,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 145,715 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 140,996 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,194 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Some run out rear drums

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,357 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 130,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting detatched system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 126,530 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,992 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,908 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 108,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 93,028 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 93,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge tread lifting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,594 miles

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)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,877 miles

rear silencer front mounting bracket corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,910 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,887 miles

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

front brake discs have slight pitting on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,226 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 45,118 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

osf wheel spare

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,759 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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BP05 AVJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BP05 AVJ, 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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BP05 AVJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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