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YT55 ZKS

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,570 mi
Last recorded161,570 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 161,570 miles

O/S/R/ COIL SPRING CORRODED

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 30 Sep 2022 153,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 151,474 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 151,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 148,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 142,795 miles

Front sub frame and suspension components corroded

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 136,988 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,043 miles

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

catalyst weak

Pass 10 Oct 2016 126,583 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,776 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 115,776 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken welds (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2nd cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear 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 9 Oct 2014 106,255 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 106,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2013 99,315 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 91,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,329 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 82,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Oct 2010 68,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,293 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 ZKS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

YT55 ZKS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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