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KT05 YGA

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,936 mi
Last recorded123,936 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 YGA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 123,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,925 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 5 Apr 2017 117,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Exhaust has major leak of exhaust gases (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed/corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed/corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Apr 2016 101,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 101,949 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,332 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 74,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,272 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 49,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,818 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,149 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KT05 YGA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT05 YGA, 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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What year was KT05 YGA registered?

KT05 YGA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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