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GX05 YTP

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,201 mi
Last recorded66,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 YTP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 66,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 57,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated anti roll bar lik (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 45,371 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs showing signs of corrosion through lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 44,027 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 43,412 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 43,412 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 41,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively abs light sporadic but not on at time of retest (1.6 (c))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 41,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged low on side wall on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged very low on sides of tyre on 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,779 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,603 miles

Centre Rear Seatbelt in the centre rear not working due to lack of use. - Rectified.

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 25,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads approx 4mm

Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads approx 4mm

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

small cut in tread near side rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2009 14,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

small cut in tread near side rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GX05 YTP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GX05 YTP, 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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GX05 YTP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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