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YX05 VFS

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VFS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 122,438 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 115,377 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 115,367 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced os & ns (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 109,696 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 109,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front middle & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust bracket corroded & loose

Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 95,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 84,340 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 84,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 74,807 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,149 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,197 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 37,118 miles

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,302 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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YX05 VFS is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX05 VFS, 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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YX05 VFS is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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