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AE05 YDP

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,884 mi
Last recorded57,884 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 57,884 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 57,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,020 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 48,968 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,018 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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AE05 YDP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE05 YDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 YDP registered?

AE05 YDP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE05 YDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 YDP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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