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FE05 BGK

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,894 mi
Last recorded143,894 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 143,894 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack slightly leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 139,313 miles

Front tyres worn

Nearside Front Lower Track control arm starting to corrode

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 18 Feb 2021 133,185 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 128,835 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 20 Feb 2019 121,325 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 121,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,975 miles

slight blow on exhaust centre

Pass 13 Feb 2017 104,220 miles

pas fluid reservoir near min level

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,871 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 96,804 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 90,347 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 83,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 74,828 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 67,220 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 59,899 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,010 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 36,002 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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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FE05 BGK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE05 BGK, 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 FE05 BGK registered?

FE05 BGK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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