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YT05 LYU

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,724 mi
Last recorded119,724 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LYU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 119,724 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 111,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 109,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 108,344 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wheels binding when rotating

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,524 miles

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,100 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,099 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 85,587 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,538 miles

All underside components getting corroded.

Brake pipes out of rear 4 way joint starting to corrode.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,490 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 42,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 66,379 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,785 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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YT05 LYU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YT05 LYU, 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 YT05 LYU registered?

YT05 LYU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YT05 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 LYU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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