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BP05 AYE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

188,482 mi
Last recorded188,482 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AYE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 188,482 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 172,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 152,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 137,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 119,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,942 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 98,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 74,891 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 AYE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AYE, 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 AYE registered?

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

Is BP05 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 AYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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