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BP05 WSF

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,717 mi
Last recorded125,717 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 WSF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 125,717 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 114,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 114,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres slightly worn close to legal limit

Difficulty fully inspecting front brake pads

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn close to legal limit/ heavily perished

Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,150 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 113,429 miles

all suspension components has surface rust

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,437 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 111,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 110,091 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 102,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 98,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 91,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,654 miles

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

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)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 79,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 25 Nov 2013 74,108 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,562 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,386 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 42,354 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,975 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,944 miles

servo damp but not leaking

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 WSF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF registered?

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

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