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SD05 YFS

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,467 mi
Last recorded132,467 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YFS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 132,467 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 121,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-pipe hanger bracket (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine undertray and plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components and areas

Fail 6 Apr 2018 121,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-pipe hanger bracket (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine undertray and plastic sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components and areas

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,810 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 108,807 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter section (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 95,193 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box section (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working Offside & Nearside (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter section (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,687 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW THIS IS A VISUAL CHECK ONLY.

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm.

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0mm.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 65,264 miles

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

REAR METAL EXHAUST BRACKETS RUST AND CORROSION SHOWING.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,912 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 48,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,944 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,944 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,478 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,478 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,638 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 24,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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SD05 YFS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 SD05 YFS, 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 SD05 YFS registered?

SD05 YFS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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