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YX54 XRD

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

91,096 mi
Last recorded91,096 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XRD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 91,096 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential leaking fluid

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 91,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential leaking fluid

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 89,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 87,471 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 84,390 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both Control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage oil leakage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,694 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of heavy rust/corrosion build up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side headlight pattern poor due to lenses dull

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of heavy rust/corrosion build up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 76,672 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of heavy rust/corrosion build up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side headlight pattern poor due to lenses dull

Front exhaust mounting defective due to securing bolt missing

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components showing signs of heavy rust/corrosion build up (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,069 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,121 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,922 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 56,935 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 52,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,717 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 43,417 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 35,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 31,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,379 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,821 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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YX54 XRD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YX54 XRD, 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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YX54 XRD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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