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SR05 YKY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,094 mi
Last recorded102,094 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 YKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,094 miles

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 101,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 87,358 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 87,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 78,827 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 78,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 73,715 miles

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)

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

rear exhaust section deteriorated,(not blowing)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 65,229 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front discs worn slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2011 64,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

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

both front discs worn slightly

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,891 miles

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

o/s front wiper blade torn.cleaning screen ok

Pass 16 Jul 2009 45,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 34,366 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 YKY 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 66.7%.

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 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 SR05 YKY, 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 SR05 YKY registered?

SR05 YKY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SR05 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 YKY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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