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BT55 YFX

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

131,628 mi
Last recorded131,628 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YFX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 131,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 123,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 117,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 110,727 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,567 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 103,249 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front tyre low centre tread

Pass 14 Dec 2019 100,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 100,398 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 99,037 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 99,037 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 98,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 91,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,753 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 66,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 54,539 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2010 31,745 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 21,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 11,212 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 YFX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

BT55 YFX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BT55 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 YFX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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