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YG55 EGY

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

196,111 mi
Last recorded196,111 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 196,111 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside 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 Jul 2018 195,151 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 195,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2016 191,153 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 191,153 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 177,964 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 177,964 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 165,853 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 141,539 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 141,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 119,843 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 119,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 98,314 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 98,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,907 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,245 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,669 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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YG55 EGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YG55 EGY, 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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YG55 EGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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