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YT55 XTX

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,379 mi
Last recorded92,379 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 XTX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

signs of corrosion to o/s/r sillarea

Fail 10 Aug 2023 92,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

signs of corrosion to o/s/r sillarea

Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,681 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 77,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 77,629 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,551 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,913 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,408 miles

Nearside Rear light oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,355 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,056 miles

Nearside Front 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,345 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,631 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 XTX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XTX, 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 XTX registered?

YT55 XTX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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