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YS55 SGY

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

202,769 mi
Last recorded202,769 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 SGY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 202,769 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody covered in underseal Front To Rear

Pass 17 Mar 2023 197,619 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 197,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 194,581 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 188,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 184,732 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 176,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 166,639 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 146,863 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 135,929 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 127,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 102,929 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 87,203 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,599 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,786 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,651 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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YS55 SGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YS55 SGY, 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 YS55 SGY registered?

YS55 SGY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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