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BT55 ETZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ETZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 120,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,044 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 94,044 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 69,182 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,625 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 64,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 58,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,986 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 44,973 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,807 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 26,263 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,384 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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BT55 ETZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT55 ETZ, 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 BT55 ETZ registered?

BT55 ETZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BT55 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 ETZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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