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BC05 RBY

2005 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,316 mi
Last recorded150,316 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 150,316 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 138,452 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,656 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 110,963 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,080 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,143 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 97,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 81,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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BC05 RBY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BC05 RBY, 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 BC05 RBY registered?

BC05 RBY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is BC05 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 RBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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