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RV05 YPT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,204 mi
Last recorded86,204 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 YPT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,204 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,189 miles

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

Nearside headlamp washer broken

Fail 2 Mar 2018 78,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp washer broken

Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,923 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 61,923 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,897 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 53,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,936 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,452 miles

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,475 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 31,282 miles

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

N/S/R and O/S/R seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted.

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,053 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 24,046 miles

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

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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RV05 YPT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV05 YPT, 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 RV05 YPT registered?

RV05 YPT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is RV05 YPT safe to buy?

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