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ST05 YGG

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,033 mi
Last recorded128,033 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 YGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,033 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

general body under sill minor corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front low tread

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,558 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all at union (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 105,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all at union (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 102,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 974,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2014 97,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 91,778 miles

Both front anti roll bar link pin boots deteriorated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 84,102 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,129 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,392 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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ST05 YGG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ST05 YGG, 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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ST05 YGG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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