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YP05 VXC

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,207 mi
Last recorded154,207 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 VXC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 154,207 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 137,406 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 137,406 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 135,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 131,483 miles

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

Offside Front tyre rubber cracking around tread

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 131,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre rubber cracking around tread

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 128,933 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 128,930 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Near side rear tyre rubber cracking around tread.

Off side rear tyre rubber cracking around tread.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 124,893 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 124,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,445 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2012 105,859 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 105,859 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 91,190 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 91,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,603 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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YP05 VXC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

YP05 VXC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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