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YR55 YMM

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 115,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe blowing slightly on front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,033 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp washer jet damaged/missing.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp washer jet damaged/missing.

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,828 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp washer jet damaged/missing.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 111,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp washer jet damaged/missing.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 110,446 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 110,446 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,279 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 103,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,600 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,431 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 83,431 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 74,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,973 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 53,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 32,784 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 YMM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YMM, 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 YMM registered?

YR55 YMM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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