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SV55 YPH

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 YPH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2018 73,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 64,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front N/s front brake binding slightly.

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front o/s front brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,349 miles

Centre Front cat flange corroded and thin

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2015 55,534 miles

nsr tyre valve perished

Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,086 miles

both rear tyres light cracking in tread

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2013 48,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 44,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 36,483 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 31,289 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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SV55 YPH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SV55 YPH, 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 SV55 YPH registered?

SV55 YPH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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