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BP05 AVZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,957 mi
Last recorded124,957 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2024 124,957 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner wheel arches corroded near suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 122,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 122,557 miles

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

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,679 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 118,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 113,405 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 113,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 110,743 miles

corrosion various places under vehicle

various brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

Pass 13 Feb 2019 103,001 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,810 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,685 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,977 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,623 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,730 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 40,524 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre outer + inner edges worn

offside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,338 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,912 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 AVZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AVZ, 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 AVZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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