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EA05 WMW

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,435 mi
Last recorded102,435 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 WMW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 102,435 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 95,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 95,742 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 94,479 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 91,570 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear brake pads low ?

slight play rear axle bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2012 86,226 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,247 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Near side windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,984 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,108 miles

advise frint screen cracked just outside swept area

advise front discs worn

Pass 6 Feb 2008 49,824 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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EA05 WMW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA05 WMW, 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 EA05 WMW registered?

EA05 WMW is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is EA05 WMW safe to buy?

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