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DX05 WJU

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,267 mi
Last recorded101,267 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 WJU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge 215/60/16v Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 97,315 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 97,310 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 215/60/16 h Goodyear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2024 92,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 3mm + inner edge worn 215/60/16 goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,314 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm and feathered 215/60/16 h Goodyear Wrangler (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3mm and fearthered 215/60/16 v goodyear wrangler (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3mm and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 87,647 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective wet inside (no pattern) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3mm and fearthered 215/60/16 v goodyear wrangler (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 3mm and feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 86,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,705 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear , feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 84,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged both rear , feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 80,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,306 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 75,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 67,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,534 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,723 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,558 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,045 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,776 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN

Fail 21 Apr 2009 41,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F TYRE WORN

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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DX05 WJU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DX05 WJU, 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 DX05 WJU registered?

DX05 WJU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is DX05 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 WJU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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