MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing damaged .
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint behind cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint behind cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front wing damaged
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front wing damaged
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT05 JZL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JZL, 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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BT05 JZL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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