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BP05 AYN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,630 mi
Last recorded48,630 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 48,630 miles

All steering & suspension components shows general age related wear & surface corrosion

Both headlights misted (Pattern just meets pass criteria)

Both sides front roll bar link rod dust covers deteriorating

Both sides front shock absorbers corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2024 48,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 48,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,680 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 43,154 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 43,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 42,484 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 40,839 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,348 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 35,079 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 35,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,071 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 27,670 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 13,537 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 AYN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 AYN, 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 AYN registered?

BP05 AYN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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