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YD55 BRF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,384 mi
Last recorded117,384 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 BRF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 117,384 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 117,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch operation stiff

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 115,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 115,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,555 miles

osf tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

play in rear headlamp level sensor

Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in rear headlamp level sensor

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,960 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,362 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 73,549 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2011 73,549 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,063 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 65,063 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 53,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YD55 BRF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD55 BRF, 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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YD55 BRF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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