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FD05 WRZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,227 mi
Last recorded90,227 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 90,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 83,987 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,733 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,965 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 69,965 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,357 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 46,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,281 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,676 miles

Front brake pads worn but not thin

Nearside front wiper blade end split advise replacement

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,823 miles

Plastic oversills fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,415 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,154 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,353 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 21,858 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2009 18,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,012 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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FD05 WRZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FD05 WRZ, 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 FD05 WRZ registered?

FD05 WRZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is FD05 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 WRZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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