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RY05 BZB

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BZB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 82,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 82,474 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 75,841 miles

BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HAS SURFACE CORROSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONANTS AND SUBFRAMES

Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just has a pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear shock absorbers corroded but not excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded coil springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 64,868 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,619 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 58,619 miles

All position lamps not working with engine off (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,231 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 54,231 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,640 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,785 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,721 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit on the outer tread

o/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner tread

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,519 miles

engine warning light on

rear tyres worn on inner edge,raised tread

small split front wipers

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,385 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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RY05 BZB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RY05 BZB, 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 RY05 BZB registered?

RY05 BZB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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