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VX05 YRF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,630 mi
Last recorded110,630 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YRF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 110,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,634 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 108,844 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 105,102 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,706 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 100,956 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,956 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 94,979 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn inner ans outer edges

slight plat in n/s of steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2014 94,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine light on

o/s/f tyre worn inner ans outer edges

slight plat in n/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2013 87,013 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,376 miles

engine management light on dash

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,678 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,440 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,821 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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VX05 YRF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX05 YRF, 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 VX05 YRF registered?

VX05 YRF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is VX05 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 YRF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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