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YB54 HGC

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

252,221 mi
Last recorded252,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 HGC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 252,221 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 252,220 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 242,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 232,629 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 216,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 199,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 186,234 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 172,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,899 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded /rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 127,189 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded /rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 24 Apr 2015 102,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 77,310 miles

Chassis has minor corrosion

Corrosion to exhaust system

Minor stone chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,030 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,585 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,257 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,993 miles

rear pads low /

Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,743 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,023 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 HGC 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 94.4%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC registered?

YB54 HGC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YB54 HGC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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