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AD05 YCG

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,226 mi
Last recorded145,226 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YCG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 145,226 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow

rear inner sill panels corroding

sill panels corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2023 145,226 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow

rear inner sill panels corroding

sill panels corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2022 140,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking but still creates a seal

Pass 11 Mar 2021 137,447 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 137,437 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 135,776 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,882 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 124,882 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,107 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 96,107 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 82,932 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 82,932 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2014 75,916 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2013 68,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,057 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 45,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside headlamp lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,765 miles

nearside headlamp lens damaged

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 9 Feb 2009 36,340 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 27,235 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 27,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AD05 YCG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AD05 YCG, 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 AD05 YCG registered?

AD05 YCG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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