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YP05 TLY

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,221 mi
Last recorded137,221 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TLY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 137,221 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 134,632 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 129,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,811 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 129,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wings NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 129,790 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion within area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion within area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,914 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 124,516 miles

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 9 May 2018 114,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box . also back box / middle pipe corroded / deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

could not fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,757 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,819 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,968 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,968 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,982 miles

front tyres 3mm on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,313 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 30,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(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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YP05 TLY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YP05 TLY, 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 YP05 TLY registered?

YP05 TLY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is YP05 TLY safe to buy?

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