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SD05 YRF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,157 mi
Last recorded111,157 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 111,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 105,801 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front and Rear Bumper are both damaged - no sharp edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wing /door damaged

plastic sills preventing full inspection of sills

vehicle is covered in mud

Pass 24 Aug 2020 99,587 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,894 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 94,856 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting points chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 92,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 90,265 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 90,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 89,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 89,077 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,384 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 86,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,722 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 83,722 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 80,520 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 80,520 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 76,180 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 76,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 69,955 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 59,137 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 May 2010 59,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 48,079 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,784 miles

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

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 YRF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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