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YY05 ETL

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,812 mi
Last recorded73,812 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 ETL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion inner sills

Pass 28 Aug 2020 69,610 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 65,964 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 62,216 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,899 miles

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

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

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

Rear Underneath the car there is corrosion.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,054 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 46,754 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered

Fail 13 May 2014 46,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered

Pass 22 May 2013 42,607 miles

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

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various brake pipes covered

Pass 21 May 2012 37,700 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on shoulders

unable to check rear seat belts due to dog cage

Pass 26 May 2011 32,871 miles

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

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

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 18 May 2010 27,234 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 21,972 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 17,352 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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YY05 ETL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YY05 ETL, 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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YY05 ETL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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