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MC05 YBT

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,421 mi
Last recorded127,421 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YBT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 127,421 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 121,414 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 121,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has corrosion and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 117,487 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 117,487 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 113,491 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,795 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,760 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 93,955 miles

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

Rear silencer corroding

Rear silencer hanger broken, system still supported

Fail 21 Oct 2016 93,952 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear silencer corroding

Rear silencer hanger broken, system still supported

Pass 20 Oct 2015 84,134 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 84,134 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,769 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 71,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 57,599 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)

corrosion on inner faces of both front brake dioscs

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,599 miles

corrosion on inner faces of both front brake dioscs

Pass 12 Oct 2012 44,321 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 44,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 42,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,736 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,143 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

center rear seatbelt not checked (babyseat fitted)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,143 miles

center rear seatbelt not checked (babyseat fitted)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,704 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 YBT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YBT, 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 YBT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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