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BP54 CVV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,992 mi
Last recorded92,992 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 CVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 92,992 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,056 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,177 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 78,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,250 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At clamp near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 70,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 66,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 58,334 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 54,764 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 54,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 52,252 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 50,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 49,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 49,177 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 47,934 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 43,646 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 23,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,348 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

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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BP54 CVV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP54 CVV, 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 BP54 CVV registered?

BP54 CVV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is BP54 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 CVV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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