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SN05 YDU

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,133 mi
Last recorded145,133 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YDU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 145,133 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 123,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 132,872 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 120,928 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 101,873 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 91,258 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,531 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,066 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded at joints and mountings

gearbox sump corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 56,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,996 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front to rear brake pipe corroding as it enters car at o/s/r

o/s/f inner splash guard damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,180 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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SN05 YDU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SN05 YDU, 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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SN05 YDU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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