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BP05 WSE

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,570 mi
Last recorded104,570 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 WSE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 104,570 miles

various underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2026 104,509 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,233 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 94,484 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Shaft oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 94,378 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken link (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Shaft oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door window doesn't open

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 90,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door window doesn't open

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,869 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,269 miles

Rear shock absorbers both damp.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 82,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 80,433 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 80,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre side wall ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 76,738 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 73,581 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,208 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,422 miles

o/s/f fog light lense broke

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge advise change

Pass 6 Jan 2012 46,294 miles

offside front windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,497 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,946 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,115 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 Rear 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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BP05 WSE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BP05 WSE, 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 BP05 WSE registered?

BP05 WSE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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