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YM54 TGZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,419 mi
Last recorded112,419 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 TGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 112,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s & o/s, brackets also corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mountings & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 112,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s & o/s, brackets also corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mountings & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front brake excessive fluctuation

Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts discs also rear dust shield corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both bottom ball joint gaitors starting to crack and perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,251 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 102,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 96,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 90,685 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 90,664 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,557 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,491 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,077 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,100 miles

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

both front discs and pads worn to the limit

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,731 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,024 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,701 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,224 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 TGZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

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

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