MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear near to fuel tank (before the pipe connection block) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged n/s and o/s rear brake pipe brackets insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount turret/inner wing excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount upper turret/inner wing excessive corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at side of fuel tank after pipe connection excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer cover of headlamp damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
n/s and o/s plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges
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YR05 PSU 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 76.5%.
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 YR05 PSU, 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 PSU registered?
YR05 PSU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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