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BT55 YFY

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,995 mi
Last recorded154,995 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YFY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 154,995 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 154,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 146,994 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system centre joint from catalytic converter to rear pipe heavily corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 146,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system centre joint from catalytic converter to rear pipe heavily corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,688 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 138,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 131,187 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,179 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 128,688 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 128,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 122,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 121,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s headlamp output poor

Pass 21 May 2019 114,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 110,505 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 107,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 May 2016 101,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 95,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,807 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 68,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 47,650 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 47,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 35,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 35,426 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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BT55 YFY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT55 YFY, 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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BT55 YFY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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