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SR05 YFO

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,802 mi
Last recorded73,802 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 YFO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,802 miles

BSR tyres slightly perished

OSF brake pad carrier has non standard fitting, secure at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2015 57,175 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,083 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,598 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,369 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,105 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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SR05 YFO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SR05 YFO, 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

How do I check the history of SR05 YFO?

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What year was SR05 YFO registered?

SR05 YFO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is SR05 YFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 YFO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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