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YM05 VKP

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,638 mi
Last recorded155,638 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 VKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 155,638 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 155,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 154,288 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 154,278 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 143,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 100,663 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 90,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,696 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,696 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 VKP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM05 VKP registered?

YM05 VKP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YM05 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 VKP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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