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RY05 BYC

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,979 mi
Last recorded214,979 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 BYC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 214,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 214,964 miles

Emissions not tested no engine oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 210,594 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 210,578 miles

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

Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 206,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 206,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 197,977 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 197,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 184,987 miles

Front anti roll bar 'D' mounting bushes worn close to the limits.

Windscreen has damage to the offside lower corner area.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 184,987 miles

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

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

Front anti roll bar 'D' mounting bushes worn close to the limits.

Windscreen has damage to the offside lower corner area.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 170,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 153,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 134,312 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 116,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 99,183 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread depths low.

slight oil leak on steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,355 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 61,013 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,236 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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RY05 BYC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY05 BYC, 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 RY05 BYC registered?

RY05 BYC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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