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CF05 YLM

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,494 mi
Last recorded95,494 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 YLM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,539 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 81,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 73,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 65,519 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 54,391 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,143 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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CF05 YLM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CF05 YLM, 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

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What year was CF05 YLM registered?

CF05 YLM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is CF05 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 YLM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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