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YT55 ABO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

139,215 mi
Last recorded139,215 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 ABO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 139,215 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,731 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 127,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 119,973 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,315 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 86,641 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,496 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,744 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp washer jet missing

exhaust has minor leak of gasses

Pass 15 Aug 2017 52,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 46,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 43,935 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 37,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,898 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 23,428 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 19,194 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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YT55 ABO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YT55 ABO, 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 YT55 ABO registered?

YT55 ABO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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