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SD55 YXC

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,068 mi
Last recorded125,068 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,068 miles

Underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed at time of inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2024 125,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed at time of test inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,730 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 103,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing split pin missing from ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bodysill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing split pin missing from ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bodysill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 92,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,570 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 87,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 84,425 miles

side skirts fitted covering sills

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 80,240 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2016 75,437 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 75,437 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 68,063 miles

1 of 3 rear exhaust brackets broken

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

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

brake pedal non slip worn slightly

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack but not yet to cord

Pass 12 May 2015 68,063 miles

1 of 3 rear exhaust brackets broken

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

brake pedal non slip worn slightly

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack but not yet to cord

Pass 13 May 2014 58,337 miles

1 of 3 rear exhaust hangers missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,883 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,905 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,315 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 34,315 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,874 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 16,972 miles

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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SD55 YXC 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 78.3%.

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 SD55 YXC, 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 SD55 YXC registered?

SD55 YXC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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