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KT55 YDA

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,617 mi
Last recorded178,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YDA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 178,617 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 164,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 164,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 142,787 miles

Off side rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 123,165 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/60r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 95,092 miles

Both front wipers split

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,319 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 41,803 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,793 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,115 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,098 miles

front brake disc's slightly corroied on inner faces.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,751 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 18,751 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 14,426 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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KT55 YDA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 KT55 YDA, 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 KT55 YDA registered?

KT55 YDA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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