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BT05 WWA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,038 mi
Last recorded105,038 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 WWA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,038 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 105,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 31 May 2016 92,687 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edges low

Fail 14 May 2016 92,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre outer edge bold

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,946 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 86,941 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 82,343 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2013 81,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,537 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 67,537 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,649 miles

Antislip rubbers on foot controls wearing thin.

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 WWA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA registered?

BT05 WWA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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