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BT05 JZA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,741 mi
Last recorded171,741 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 171,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leakage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

slight wear and movement in prop shaft mounting

Fail 10 Nov 2020 171,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight leakage (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leakage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight wear and movement in prop shaft mounting

Pass 22 Oct 2019 162,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 152,249 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 148,510 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,330 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 129,976 miles

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

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

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

minor exhaust leak at middle joint

Fail 24 Sep 2015 129,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 106,395 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 92,224 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 92,224 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 86,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,848 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 28 May 2009 49,503 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 19 May 2008 35,462 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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BT05 JZA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BT05 JZA, 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 BT05 JZA registered?

BT05 JZA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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