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YM05 VKH

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

106,072 mi
Last recorded106,072 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 VKH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 106,072 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 106,046 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under side inner arch corroded by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underside inner arch corroded by (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2023 102,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 102,484 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch around strut mount seriously corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch around strut top seriously corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 88,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play only just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe/hose mounting bracket snapped due to excess corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe/hose mounting bracket snapped due to excess corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 84,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 78,838 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 78,838 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 78,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All visible rubber suspension bushes are showing wear and deterioration

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some heavy rust and deterioration

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s sections (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Transverse cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Mid to rear floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 69,443 miles

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

corrosion to underside inc subframes

Fail 29 Oct 2018 69,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing - castle nut fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside inc subframes

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,067 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 61,050 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 54,071 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

exhaust cat section(two cats)corroded and minor leak

exhaust centre section corroded and minor leak

front and rear subframes corroded

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 16 Dec 2015 46,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,701 miles

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 41,701 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,115 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 35,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,255 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 31,255 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 26,396 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 26,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 22,275 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,026 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,699 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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YM05 VKH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YM05 VKH, 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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YM05 VKH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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