MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s/f mirror cracked
small corroded holes n/s/r inner sill
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
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
drop link boots cracking
slight play n/s/r drop link
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for YG55 XEL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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