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YR55 YLT

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,738 mi
Last recorded118,738 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 YLT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2026 118,738 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive CO content. Very low Lambda readings. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Around rear mounting,Front can not be inspected (covered) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded and covered Front and Rear,(various). (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Undertray fitted unable to check rest of subframe and some suspension items

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and covered in underseal,Various and both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 116,681 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 116,651 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 115,005 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 112,695 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly.

Fail 7 Jan 2023 112,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,871 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 110,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 109,124 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 109,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 107,541 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 96,118 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,096 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 83,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 67,820 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 49,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,188 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,218 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,606 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,529 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,297 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 18,040 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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YR55 YLT 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 73.9%.

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 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 YR55 YLT, 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 YR55 YLT registered?

YR55 YLT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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