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YM54 TGY

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 TGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 96,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 96,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,865 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 88,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 84,616 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,778 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,101 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 58,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,302 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,264 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,074 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 21,049 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 21,049 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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YM54 TGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 TGY, 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 TGY registered?

YM54 TGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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