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BP05 AXA

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,975 mi
Last recorded102,975 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,975 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,600 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure BUMPER (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

underbody light corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,034 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slight damage

Slight brake bind

Slight corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2020 98,034 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slight damage

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

Slight brake bind

Slight corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,838 miles

Nearside Front Bumper slightly damaged

Vehicle underside slight corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,538 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 88,538 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 78,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 74,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,153 miles

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

both rear shocker absorbers sit lower as front

nearside headlamp washer cover missing

Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear shocker absorbers sit lower as front

nearside headlamp washer cover missing

Pass 29 May 2013 64,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,689 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 45,671 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 45,671 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,658 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 AXA 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 AXA, 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 BP05 AXA registered?

BP05 AXA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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