SUBARU FORESTER BL55SGU has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 SUBARU FORESTER has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 109,125 miles 7 months ago on Monday 13th October 2025 at 10:02.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

BL55SGU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 2026109,125 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2025109,105 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick Both Rear Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 202421ST OCTOBER 2025107,244 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin N/s/f And O/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - General Underside Corrosion Front To Rear
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202321ST OCTOBER 2024105,162 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2023105,160 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Levelling Device Inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective 2 X Broken (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases "cracked Weld" (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 202221ST OCTOBER 2023103,538 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Screw In Tread
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Has Cuts (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Sills Have Some Corrosion
  5. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2022103,477 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Screw In Tread
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Has Cuts (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Both Sills Have Some Corrosion
  8. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202121ST OCTOBER 2022101,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Arch Has Corrosion Hole Inner
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 202021ST OCTOBER 2021100,545 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Piece Of Metal In The Tread
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2020100,543 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Piece Of Metal In The Tread
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH APRIL 201912TH OCTOBER 202097,058 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED12TH APRIL 201828TH APRIL 201993,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED10TH APRIL 201893,393 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED26TH APRIL 201728TH APRIL 201888,634 MI
PASSED14TH APRIL 201628TH APRIL 201784,138 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201528TH APRIL 201678,194 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 201578,194 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED15TH APRIL 201428TH APRIL 201573,913 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 201328TH APRIL 201469,974 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED4TH APRIL 201369,974 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED10TH APRIL 201228TH APRIL 201358,695 MI
PASSED28TH APRIL 201128TH APRIL 201246,935 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 201028TH APRIL 201140,165 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED22ND APRIL 200921ST APRIL 201033,414 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BL55SGU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

BL55SGU MOT Comments

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BL55SGU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 109,125 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,456 miles

BL55SGU FAQs

This Subaru Forester with registration BL55SGU was manufactured on Wednesday 21st December 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 109,125 miles, so this Subaru has travelled an average of 5,456 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Subaru Forester beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BL55SGU has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Subaru Forester has had 46 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 9 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Subaru Forester is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does BL55SGU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BL55SGU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BL55SGU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BL55SGU does have Tax. Read more

When does BL55SGU Tax expire?

The current Tax for BL55SGU will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BL55SGU MOT expire?

The current MOT for BL55SGU will expire in 5 months on Wednesday 21st October 2026. Read more

When did BL55SGU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BL55SGU was on Monday 13th October 2025 at 10:02. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BL55SGU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BL55SGU we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BL55SGU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BL55SGU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BL55SGU?

BL55SGU is registered as a 2005 Subaru Forester. Read more

How many miles has BL55SGU done?

The odometer reading for BL55SGU at the last MOT in October 2025 was 109,125 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,456 miles per year. Read more

How old is BL55SGU?

The vehicle BL55SGU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 21st December 2005. Read more

What colour is BL55SGU?

The official colour of BL55SGU is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does BL55SGU have?

BL55SGU has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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