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SD05 YRA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

199,837 mi
Last recorded199,837 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 YRA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 199,837 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 199,837 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 199,812 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 53,052 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 180,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 178,435 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 174,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 163,220 miles

windscreen cracked and stone chips but does not restrict drivers vision

Pass 30 May 2008 46,367 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

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 YRA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YRA, 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 SD05 YRA registered?

SD05 YRA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is SD05 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 YRA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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