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YP55 ATV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,025 mi
Last recorded95,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ATV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 95,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 82,444 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 80,320 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches

Corrosion to nearside rear sections of inner sill

Fail 13 Sep 2023 80,302 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside rear sections of inner sill

Pass 8 Sep 2022 78,086 miles

Corrosion to both rear sections of inner sills

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

Front tyres getting low on tread

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 78,085 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to both rear sections of inner sills

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,234 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 76,233 miles

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

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 74,294 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,720 miles

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 70,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,677 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 65,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,538 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,466 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 56,465 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,397 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 51,397 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 42,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,394 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,266 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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YP55 ATV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YP55 ATV, 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 YP55 ATV registered?

YP55 ATV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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