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YS05 XPE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

199,152 mi
Last recorded199,152 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 XPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 199,152 miles

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

rear suspension top mountings corroding

underbody rust needs attention

Fail 25 Jun 2025 199,142 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))

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

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

rear suspension top mountings corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2024 196,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2024 196,175 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroding

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 188,641 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s rear sill inner and outer corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting corroded on o/s

Fail 28 Jun 2023 188,641 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring supports (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s rear sill inner and outer corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting corroded on o/s

Pass 22 Jun 2022 178,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 178,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 167,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rubber cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 161,978 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber mountings deteriorated but no excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut towers coroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 161,978 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber mountings deteriorated but no excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut towers coroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 156,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 156,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 150,591 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 150,591 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 131,225 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 131,225 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 102,125 miles

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

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

catalyst repaired at rear flange

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside front, nearside front, offside rear valve stem perished

rear silencer corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,061 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,729 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 63,616 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,123 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,062 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,708 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,592 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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YS05 XPE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS05 XPE, 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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YS05 XPE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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