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YF05 AHP

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,793 mi
Last recorded220,793 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 AHP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 220,793 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plates coroded

Pass 7 May 2020 196,045 miles

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

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

Rear sub frame coroded

Fail 6 May 2020 196,045 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear sub frame coroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 163,069 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 135,890 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre prop mount bushes worn

Fail 20 Feb 2018 135,890 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre prop mount bushes worn

Pass 28 Feb 2017 129,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 110,187 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2014 93,640 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorating

front tyres low on edges but raised tread

Pass 15 May 2013 75,445 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 75,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 59,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2011 44,720 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,482 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,823 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,329 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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YF05 AHP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YF05 AHP, 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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YF05 AHP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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