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BT05 KCA

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,495 mi
Last recorded141,495 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 KCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2012 141,495 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 141,495 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 117,420 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 117,420 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 100,516 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 100,516 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads low

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2009 79,493 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,748 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 KCA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

BT05 KCA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is BT05 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 KCA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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