MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BY CAT FLANGE (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BY CAT FLANGE (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST O.K. (0.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST O.K. (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
2X rear tyres getting low on tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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YX05 VGP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 YX05 VGP, 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 YX05 VGP registered?
YX05 VGP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2005.
Is YX05 VGP safe to buy?
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