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YH55 ALZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,166 mi
Last recorded256,166 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ALZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 256,166 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 256,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 251,736 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 244,085 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 233,764 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 233,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 227,330 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 223,316 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 215,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 206,178 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 206,178 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 180,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 154,328 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 154,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 137,113 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 121,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 103,987 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 100,965 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 100,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YH55 ALZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black 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 YH55 ALZ, 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 YH55 ALZ registered?

YH55 ALZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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