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MC05 YAV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,030 mi
Last recorded190,030 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YAV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 190,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 189,983 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 182,972 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 175,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake shim adrift

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 175,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake shim adrift

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 167,777 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 167,777 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking Filter to engine (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 156,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 146,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 133,024 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 118,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2012 118,193 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 102,510 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 78,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,744 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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MC05 YAV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MC05 YAV, 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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MC05 YAV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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