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YG55 EHH

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,027 mi
Last recorded75,027 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EHH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 75,027 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2023 75,025 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Jun 2022 57,038 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,100 miles

Brake and suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 47,094 miles

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

Brake and suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,110 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box front mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,215 miles

front suspension is noisy in operation

rear exhaust box is corroded, peeling and is blowing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,287 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

rear exhaust is corroded, holed and blowing

Fail 4 Jul 2017 38,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low

rear exhaust is corroded, holed and blowing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,066 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 37,066 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,847 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,853 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,740 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 19,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,181 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 9,573 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 EHH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EHH, 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 YG55 EHH registered?

YG55 EHH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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