MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,697 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
all underside of vehicle rust treated with lanoguard
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
low oil level
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on inner edges
front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WG05 YBM 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 77.8%.
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 WG05 YBM, 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 WG05 YBM registered?
WG05 YBM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2005.
Is WG05 YBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for WG05 YBM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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