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BT55 YHE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,982 mi
Last recorded149,982 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 149,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 146,702 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 143,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 141,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 138,254 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,156 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,082 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 127,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 127,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2016 110,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 101,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,543 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 81,673 miles

engine light on

rear back box corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,785 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 64,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,436 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,049 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 YHE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YHE, 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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BT55 YHE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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