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VK55 RYA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,121 mi
Last recorded166,121 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 RYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 166,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 165,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 160,723 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 153,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 133,672 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 116,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 97,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 97,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,011 miles

front discs worn

Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 44,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,454 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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VK55 RYA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK55 RYA, 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 VK55 RYA registered?

VK55 RYA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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