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YG55 XEL

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,086 mi
Last recorded136,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 136,086 miles

o/s/f mirror cracked

small corroded holes n/s/r inner sill

Pass 6 Jan 2015 121,066 miles

brake pipes @ rear corroded

n/s/r tyre worn inner & outter edges

o/s/f shocker damp with oil @ spring seat

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake pipes @ rear corroded

n/s/r tyre worn inner & outter edges

o/s/f shocker damp with oil @ spring seat

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 104,777 miles

drop link boots cracking

slight play n/s/r drop link

Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,714 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 87,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,300 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 70,300 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 70,253 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 68,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,395 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,055 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 48,051 miles

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

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

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 XEL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG55 XEL registered?

YG55 XEL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is YG55 XEL safe to buy?

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