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YX55 LGF

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,297 mi
Last recorded114,297 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 LGF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 114,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 112,855 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2016 112,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,830 miles

Offside Inner inner sill starting to rust near crossmember

Offside Lower link bar not fully secure

Fail 11 Nov 2015 105,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner inner sill starting to rust near crossmember

Offside Lower link bar not fully secure

Fail 10 Nov 2014 99,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,347 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,003 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 78,614 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,532 miles

front tyres feathering on inner edges x2.

rear discs corroded x2.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,818 miles

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

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

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

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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YX55 LGF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX55 LGF, 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 YX55 LGF registered?

YX55 LGF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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