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YB54 HGG

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,486 mi
Last recorded144,486 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 HGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 144,486 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear diff mounting bracket corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 142,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 142,627 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (shock mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (shock mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,108 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch and end of sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner arch and end of sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 127,597 miles

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Rear towbar corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 127,542 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake backing plates corroded

Rear towbar corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 120,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also--perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system badly corroded and repaired using paste - should be attended to soon

front suspension struts corroded

most underside components corroded

rear brake pipes corroded,front brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 4 Apr 2017 118,983 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated/ insecure

numerous areas of corrosion to underside

offside rear brake pipe unions corroded

rear axle support member bushes deteriorated/corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 118,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases temporary repair made (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated/ insecure

numerous areas of corrosion to underside

offside rear brake pipe unions corroded

rear axle support member bushes deteriorated/corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 115,945 miles

Rear underside components corroded

exhaust system badly corroded and front heat shield insecure

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes and unions corroded

Front brake back plates badly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 115,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split/cracked and ferrules corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Front brake back plates badly corroded

Front brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes and unions corroded

Rear underside components corroded

exhaust system badly corroded and front heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 107,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 96,933 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 96,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,117 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,960 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,259 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,925 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,857 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,926 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 HGG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB54 HGG, 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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YB54 HGG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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