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SD05 YRE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,289 mi
Last recorded106,289 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 92,207 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,192 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 79,184 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 74,769 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 66,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 56,683 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 48,649 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,964 miles

advise both rear tyres close to limit, front brake pads low & front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,056 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,007 miles

advise both front tyres worn to limit.

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 YRE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

SD05 YRE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SD05 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 YRE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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