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YX05 WFE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,580 mi
Last recorded207,580 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 207,580 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 207,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 205,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2018 203,533 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 186,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 186,610 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 164,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 138,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 138,558 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,495 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 112,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,649 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 95,649 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 77,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,223 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,895 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 WFE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WFE, 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 WFE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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