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YM54 BVZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,701 mi
Last recorded165,701 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 BVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2023 165,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 160,365 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 157,983 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 153,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 149,583 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 143,216 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 136,955 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 126,417 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 117,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013

milage not displayed.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,019 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 89,557 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,071 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,589 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,383 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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YM54 BVZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YM54 BVZ, 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 YM54 BVZ registered?

YM54 BVZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is YM54 BVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM54 BVZ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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