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YX05 VGP

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,734 mi
Last recorded177,734 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 VGP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 177,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BY CAT FLANGE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 177,734 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 172,320 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 166,411 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 158,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread JUST O.K. (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 158,605 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2019 146,402 miles

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 137,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 129,239 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 125,949 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 106,719 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 62,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,416 miles

2X rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 1 Mar 2011 50,746 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,189 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 41,880 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,087 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 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.

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The MOT history for YX05 VGP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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