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BU54 WVV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

177,410 mi
Last recorded177,410 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 WVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 177,410 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 173,567 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 171,954 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 167,898 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 165,627 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 163,559 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 161,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 156,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 156,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 150,260 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 142,526 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 135,527 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 127,364 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 119,552 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,182 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 110,868 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 110,868 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 105,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 90,846 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 76,428 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 76,428 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,687 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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BU54 WVV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 BU54 WVV, 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 BU54 WVV registered?

BU54 WVV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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