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YR05 PPX

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,844 mi
Last recorded161,844 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 PPX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 161,844 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Chassis has been undersealed

Fail 11 Oct 2021 161,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 154,993 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 145,013 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 133,834 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2017 128,047 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 124,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,220 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 117,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 109,751 miles

o/s head lamp washer missing

Fail 21 Jan 2014 109,747 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s head lamp washer missing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,398 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 82,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,409 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,189 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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YR05 PPX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YR05 PPX, 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 YR05 PPX registered?

YR05 PPX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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