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BT55 EVL

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,492 mi
Last recorded120,492 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 120,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 119,157 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 117,692 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 116,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 114,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 111,928 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 111,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 111,390 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of the exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From the centre & rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,856 miles

N/S and O/S rear hubs corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 107,050 miles

Nearside Rear hub corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hub corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 104,291 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 98,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,743 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,437 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,693 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 60,578 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,736 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,964 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,617 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,263 miles

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

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 EVL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

BT55 EVL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is BT55 EVL safe to buy?

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