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KD55 YUF

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,411 mi
Last recorded145,411 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 YUF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,411 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 144,720 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 143,565 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 133,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper poor condition

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

vehicle muddy underneath

Pass 4 Apr 2015 122,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside of vehicle covered in mud making inspection of some components difficult

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,139 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 93,138 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 76,592 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 76,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 64,376 miles

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

both rear brake disc slightly worn

n/s/f tyre has a cut in tyre side wall , no cords showing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,975 miles

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

clutch pedal very heavy

offside washer only spraying from one jet

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2008 33,424 miles

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

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

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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KD55 YUF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KD55 YUF, 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 KD55 YUF registered?

KD55 YUF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is KD55 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD55 YUF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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