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YM05 VKJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,457 mi
Last recorded121,457 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,457 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 121,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 120,033 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

sill covers fitted so unable to check outer sills

Fail 19 Apr 2023 120,031 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn diff support outer bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn front diff support outer bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached bent (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear exhaust touching on subframe

Rear wiper worn

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

front radiator cross member corroded (unable to access due to engine cover fitted)

sill covers fitted so unable to check outer sills

Pass 16 Aug 2022 119,246 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 119,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 115,737 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 113,249 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 104,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,094 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 82,652 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 82,652 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear tyre mishaped

Rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,046 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 74,046 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake pads 75% worn

Offside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,278 miles

Both front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 61,278 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,098 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,724 miles

Front brake pads half worn

Front wiper blades worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,759 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 13,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VKJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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