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BT05 JZL

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

133,217 mi
Last recorded133,217 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 133,217 miles

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 .

Pass 19 Oct 2023 126,043 miles

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))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 126,043 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 115,964 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,682 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 107,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,061 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 103,061 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,746 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,539 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 82,633 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 82,526 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 82,519 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,284 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,242 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 81,242 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 80,874 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,854 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 77,854 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,393 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,425 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 61,425 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,171 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 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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