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YC55 DXE

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,348 mi
Last recorded115,348 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 DXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,016 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output head lamp opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake req adjustment !!!!!

Pass 1 Aug 2018 88,200 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 82,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015

EML Light illuminated

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

Front brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML Light illuminated

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

Front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,043 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,807 miles

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

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,262 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 41,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,860 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,076 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,071 miles

Offside Front 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.

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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YC55 DXE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YC55 DXE, 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 YC55 DXE registered?

YC55 DXE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YC55 DXE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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