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YT05 MBU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,083 mi
Last recorded168,083 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 MBU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 168,083 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 168,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 152,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bandage applied but still small leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 151,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 142,898 miles

factory covers and trays fitted

rear brake pipes protective coating applied at ends

Pass 21 Mar 2017 135,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 135,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,700 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 120,791 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,600 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs worn slightly

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2012 82,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs worn slightly

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 59,078 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 50,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in offside front tyre sidewall not showing cords

slight damage to offside wing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,625 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 MBU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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