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YT55 XSX

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,258 mi
Last recorded116,258 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XSX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 116,258 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf/ osr/ nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2024 110,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 103,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 95,434 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,824 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 84,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 84,190 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 May 2019 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed near rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed near rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 May 2019 84,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,230 miles

Nearside Rear innersill corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

both front shocker casings corrodid

Fail 13 Apr 2017 72,840 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake disks corrodid

both front shocker casings corrodid

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,135 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,164 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 38,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,503 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,162 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)

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 XSX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XSX, 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 XSX registered?

YT55 XSX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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