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B19 TYO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

131,799 mi
Last recorded131,799 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 TYO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 131,799 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 130,445 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 129,537 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 127,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 124,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,344 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 112,344 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 97,405 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,576 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pedal rubbers worn.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,188 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,984 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,300 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,107 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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B19 TYO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 B19 TYO, 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 B19 TYO registered?

B19 TYO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is B19 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 TYO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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