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YR05 UPH

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,427 mi
Last recorded124,427 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UPH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside washer jet poor

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

Rear chassis legs corroded

Rear sills corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 119,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f strut top mounting deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2021 119,049 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f strut top mounting deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,671 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bushes splitting worn in o/s/r lower suspension arms

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2019 114,481 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter begining to crack

Pass 19 Feb 2018 112,656 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,314 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 14 Mar 2016 107,052 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 106,264 miles

advise o/s cv boot clip

Pass 12 May 2014 101,559 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 95,823 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 95,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,033 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 70,620 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 2.5mm

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,620 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 2.5mm

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,778 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 48,831 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 UPH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

YR05 UPH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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