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YJ55 COH

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,877 mi
Last recorded96,877 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 COH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 215/60/16 v (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

nearside wiper blade split on end

Fail 10 Aug 2016 96,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section at centre joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 215/60/16 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside wiper blade split on end

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,831 miles

slight misting of oil on nearside rear suspension leg

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,689 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,237 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 73,237 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,143 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 48,854 miles

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

front brake discs excessively corroded and worn.

rear brakes lock on when footbrake applied whilst reversing.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 48,854 miles

front brake discs excessively corroded and worn.

rear brakes lock on when footbrake applied whilst reversing.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,682 miles

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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YJ55 COH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJ55 COH, 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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YJ55 COH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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