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YG55 EHN

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,533 mi
Last recorded207,533 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EHN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 207,533 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 198,956 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 180,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill patch repaired and over painted

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

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2018 180,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr in 4 way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nsf in 4 way connector (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr in 4 way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf in 4 way connector (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under covers fitted

vehicle requires starter motor

Fail 4 Dec 2018 180,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jacking point sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr in 4 way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system nsf in 4 way connector (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr in 4 way connector (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf in 4 way connector (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under covers fitted

vehicle requires starter motor

Pass 6 Nov 2017 160,430 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Fuel pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 140,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 140,616 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,576 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,585 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 106,585 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,056 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,230 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 58,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,594 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 38,823 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,213 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 EHN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

YG55 EHN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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