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YA05 OXE

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,162 mi
Last recorded107,162 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 OXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 107,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2015 107,162 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2014 98,635 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp masked by tape as kick is to wrong side

Fail 21 Nov 2014 98,431 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside headlamp masked by tape as kick is to wrong side

Pass 2 May 2014 93,416 miles

unable to see brake pads

Fail 2 May 2014 93,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

unable to see brake pads

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,610 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,220 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 74,217 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside frontbrake disc corroded

offside rear brakedisc corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 62,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 45,740 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,749 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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YA05 OXE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YA05 OXE, 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 YA05 OXE registered?

YA05 OXE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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