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BC05 RYA

2005 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,839 mi
Last recorded132,839 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 132,839 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 130,688 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 124,059 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 114,603 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 112,874 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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BC05 RYA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BC05 RYA, 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

How do I check the history of BC05 RYA?

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What year was BC05 RYA registered?

BC05 RYA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BC05 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 RYA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC05 RYA have outstanding finance?

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