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YP55 OKM

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,967 mi
Last recorded122,967 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 OKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 122,967 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,478 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 110,400 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 110,400 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,241 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,072 miles

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)

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

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

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded adjacent to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 18 Nov 2015 91,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 84,213 miles

All four tyres slightly mishaped

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,783 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade split

Fail 22 Nov 2013 77,783 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 69,843 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 62,888 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 62,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wiper blades split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 54,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,895 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,694 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 46,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 37,274 miles

All four tyres getting low on tread depth

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

Wheel alignment slightly out

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,274 miles

All four tyres getting low on tread depth

Rear wiper blade split

Wheel alignment slightly out

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 OKM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OKM, 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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YP55 OKM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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