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LL55 BFP

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,798 mi
Last recorded87,798 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 BFP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,798 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,796 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,662 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 79,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,130 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 73,130 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 54,646 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 54,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,005 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,004 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,039 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 25,983 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 17,122 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2008 17,122 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

front wiper blades deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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LL55 BFP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LL55 BFP, 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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LL55 BFP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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