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YT55 LTO

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

211,076 mi
Last recorded211,076 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 LTO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 211,076 miles

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

Offside Front lower brace bar corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 204,823 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 194,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 181,003 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 181,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 168,729 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 156,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 145,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 144,974 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 134,625 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Uneven / Low on Inner Edges

Corrosion to various parts / components underside

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 12 Sep 2018 134,574 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both Rear Tyres Wearing Uneven / Low on Inner Edges

Corrosion to various parts / components underside

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 19 Sep 2017 118,637 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 106,984 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 106,924 miles

Front registration plate insecure Broken (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjustred (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,626 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,897 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 LTO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YT55 LTO, 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 LTO registered?

YT55 LTO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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