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YW05 VJP

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,822 mi
Last recorded128,822 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 VJP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 128,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 123,811 miles

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

Offside jacking points damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2024 123,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside jacking points damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2023 121,140 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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YW05 VJP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YW05 VJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YW05 VJP registered?

YW05 VJP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is YW05 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW05 VJP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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