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GY55 YJS

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,569 mi
Last recorded143,569 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YJS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 143,569 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 136,276 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 129,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 123,621 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 117,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 112,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,004 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also exhaust very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Slight noise from brake area offside rear

Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 95,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,771 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 87,409 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,409 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 80,075 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,019 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 68,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 54,524 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 45,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,765 miles

o/s rear tyred worn on inner edge.

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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GY55 YJS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GY55 YJS, 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 GY55 YJS registered?

GY55 YJS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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