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SV55 YPD

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,864 mi
Last recorded103,864 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 YPD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 103,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 103,059 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 102,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch next to strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch next to strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

newly undersealed

Pass 8 May 2021 101,016 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 97,499 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 97,499 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,153 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 85,464 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 80,503 miles

engine light on

Fail 8 Aug 2017 80,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine light on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,815 miles

engine light on

Pass 25 Jul 2015 66,043 miles

all tyres at edges

engine light on

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,507 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,574 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,175 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,154 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,358 miles

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

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

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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SV55 YPD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV55 YPD, 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

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What year was SV55 YPD registered?

SV55 YPD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is SV55 YPD safe to buy?

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