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YP55 OKF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,989 mi
Last recorded86,989 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 86,989 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 86,989 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,686 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 73,771 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 73,767 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2016 61,417 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 61,417 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,067 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,067 miles

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

Cracks in n/s/r & o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,379 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 42,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,759 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 39,758 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,405 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,959 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 14,274 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 OKF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OKF, 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 OKF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YP55 OKF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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