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YG55 EHJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,724 mi
Last recorded106,724 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 106,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 106,724 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak x2 (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,997 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 92,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 82,811 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,082 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,759 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 56,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 46,394 miles

nearside wiper blade end split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,243 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp inop

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,870 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,953 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 EHJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

YG55 EHJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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