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BU05 ZFH

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,212 mi
Last recorded51,212 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ZFH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2010 51,212 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2010 51,212 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,452 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,124 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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BU05 ZFH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU05 ZFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 ZFH registered?

BU05 ZFH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BU05 ZFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 ZFH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU05 ZFH have outstanding finance?

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