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YX55 VVZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Lpg 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,801 mi
Last recorded181,801 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 181,801 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both mountings perished (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tow bar socket lose

Fail 25 Nov 2021 181,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened both mountings perished (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose bracket (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tow bar socket lose

Pass 3 Dec 2020 172,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened pearished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front tyre puntured

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 173,815 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened pearished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front tyre puntured

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 159,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head leveller sensor broken on suspension

recommend clean off undercarriage and treat will waxhole

Fail 1 Apr 2019 159,722 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

head leveller sensor broken on suspension

recommend clean off undercarriage and treat will waxhole

Pass 31 Mar 2018 154,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 150,356 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 149,351 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 146,738 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 146,724 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 142,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

sills not checked as plastick covers

Pass 26 Nov 2013 135,471 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 126,280 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 126,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 126,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sills not checed as plastik covers

Fail 30 May 2012 126,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

sills not checed as plastik covers

Pass 4 Dec 2010 115,266 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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 101,695 miles

no spare wheel

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,907 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VVZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVZ, 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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YX55 VVZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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