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YF55 WXB

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,607 mi
Last recorded138,607 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 138,607 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,528 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 129,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 129,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 125,353 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 125,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 119,030 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ##BORDERLINE## (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVANCED and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 108,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ##BORDERLINE## (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVANCED and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,822 miles

corrosion in general to exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2017 103,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear end of floor to sill edge near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

corrosion in general to exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2016 99,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 95,225 miles

front and rear suspension is corroding

front brake discs are lipped

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2015 89,393 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust section mounting broken

Fail 18 Feb 2014 84,261 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust section mounting broken

Pass 29 Nov 2012 75,743 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,027 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,695 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,192 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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YF55 WXB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YF55 WXB, 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 YF55 WXB registered?

YF55 WXB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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