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EN54 WTV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

197,654 mi
Last recorded197,654 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 WTV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 197,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer differential mount rubber perishing

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer differential mount rubber perishing

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 197,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer differential mount rubber perishing

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer differential mount rubber perishing

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 189,585 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box bracket to mount broken off causing slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 189,395 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box bracket to mount broken off causing slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 178,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 168,676 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber anti slip missing

Pass 5 Jan 2022 157,800 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 157,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 146,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 146,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 137,921 miles

small chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2018 130,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside mirror casing broken

Pass 15 Dec 2017 123,592 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover broken (8.1.2a)

windscreen cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,308 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 95,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 95,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 79,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 56,652 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,180 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,592 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,943 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)

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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EN54 WTV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EN54 WTV, 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 EN54 WTV registered?

EN54 WTV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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