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YB54 HFY

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,229 mi
Last recorded98,229 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 HFY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,229 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,667 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,102 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,126 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,563 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,089 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 49,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 32,839 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 23,705 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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YB54 HFY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YB54 HFY, 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 YB54 HFY registered?

YB54 HFY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YB54 HFY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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