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BT05 WUY

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,615 mi
Last recorded95,615 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 95,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 95,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped off (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,290 miles

O/S/F bumper corner insecure

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Chassis has surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

N/S/F wiper blade split on the inner end

N/S/R light lens cracked & has been repaired. But has a hole on the N/S edge

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

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,290 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Chassis has surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

N/S/F wiper blade split on the inner end

N/S/R light lens cracked & has been repaired. But has a hole on the N/S edge

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

O/S/F bumper corner insecure

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age and wear

Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,373 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread & outer sidewall

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F bumper corner insecure

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear suspension bushes showing signs of age

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre poor condition 3mm

O/S/F bumper cover slightly insecure

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear axle bushes in poor condition,Cracking

Surface corrosion on the rear suspension

Fail 29 Jul 2015 79,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre poor condition 3mm

O/S/F bumper cover slightly insecure

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear axle bushes in poor condition,Cracking

Surface corrosion on the rear suspension

Fail 16 Jul 2014 77,065 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under body surface corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,065 miles

Exhaust corroding

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 71,162 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front brake disc & pads new

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 71,162 miles

Exhaust corroding

Front brake disc & pads new

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,708 miles

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

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)

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,000 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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BT05 WUY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BT05 WUY, 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 BT05 WUY registered?

BT05 WUY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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