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YR05 UOH

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

186,314 mi
Last recorded186,314 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UOH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 186,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody and components corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 181,176 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 175,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside 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 16 Feb 2023 163,365 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion Underbody And suspension Components

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 163,343 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion Underbody And suspension Components

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 160,875 miles

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

General Corrosion Underbody And suspension Components

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 160,875 miles

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

General Corrosion Underbody And suspension Components

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 154,525 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 146,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 132,839 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 120,976 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 120,976 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,155 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 108,155 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full brand new exhaust fitted (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,446 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front tyre tread damaged

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,145 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 63,870 miles

Cannot check n/side front seat belt baby seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 59,832 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 50,967 miles

Offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread area.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,543 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,660 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 UOH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 UOH, 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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YR05 UOH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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