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BT05 JZK

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,727 mi
Last recorded111,727 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 JZK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 May 2014 111,727 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 104,342 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 96,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 85,058 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside nearside front tyre worn on edges attention advised

Pass 10 May 2010 70,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wiper damage to windscreen replacement advised

Pass 8 May 2009 53,564 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,188 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 JZK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JZK, 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 JZK registered?

BT05 JZK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is BT05 JZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 JZK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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