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YM54 KNY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,308 mi
Last recorded147,308 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 KNY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 147,308 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 138,463 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 138,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 133,280 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Handbrake lower effort than nearside

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,312 miles

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

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

car rusty underside

Fail 19 Jan 2015 123,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s bottom arms some corrossion

Pass 19 Jan 2015 123,255 miles

n/s and o/s bottom arms some corrossion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,700 miles

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 100,492 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,965 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 86,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 52,867 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)

front brake discs have slight corroded lip on outer edges

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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YM54 KNY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YM54 KNY, 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 YM54 KNY registered?

YM54 KNY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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