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CA05 WYY

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,101 mi
Last recorded84,101 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WYY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,101 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,894 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive at rear axle subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at lower front subframe (rear of) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 80,837 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear axle at inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive at rear axle subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at lower front subframe (rear of) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,708 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 78,706 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,298 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose shroud corroded

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose shroud corroded

corrosion on front suspension members

corrosion on rear suspension members and rear subframe

corrosion on under body and rear inner wheel arches

Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake hose shroud corroded

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose shroud corroded

corrosion on front suspension members

corrosion on rear suspension members and rear subframe

corrosion on under body and rear inner wheel arches

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,200 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 69,183 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 61,888 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,315 miles

slight were on inner edge drivers side

Pass 1 Jul 2014 48,969 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 42,950 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,299 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,023 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,992 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 21,992 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 15,994 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges (low P.S,I)

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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CA05 WYY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CA05 WYY, 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 CA05 WYY registered?

CA05 WYY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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