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BT55 YJC

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,618 mi
Last recorded99,618 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YJC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 99,618 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,296 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 78,693 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 78,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under car sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under car sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 63,280 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,936 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 9 Apr 2019 56,934 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central inner and sections of floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened the remainder of the sub-frame is showing heavy rust and deterioration and is partially covered over with a undertray (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor pan central section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,041 miles

Light corrosion of components + chassis/body underside vehicle

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,095 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 53,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded but not excessivley

Pass 12 May 2016 49,599 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 10 May 2016 49,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

front and rear subframes and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 May 2015 45,068 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 12 May 2015 45,068 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2014 41,457 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,663 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,644 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 17,869 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 8,414 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 YJC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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