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YU05 VKF

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,055 mi
Last recorded124,055 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 124,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 120,742 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 120,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 114,368 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 114,317 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 112,008 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 112,008 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,558 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 109,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 109,258 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 107,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 107,381 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 103,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads are starting to get low.

Fail 6 Mar 2019 103,749 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads are starting to get low.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 99,199 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Mil on

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,532 miles

ALL brake discs are corroded and pitted

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,220 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 52,435 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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YU05 VKF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YU05 VKF, 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 YU05 VKF registered?

YU05 VKF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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