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FD05 WSK

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,072 mi
Last recorded135,072 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WSK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 135,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 132,374 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 120,944 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 115,909 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front mounting bracket/catalyst (temporary repair carried out) (7.1.2)

Central Front catalyst flange very thin/corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bush has wear/lift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top rubber perished/cracking (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded around strut top mounting/tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top rubber perished/cracking (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front window doesn't open

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 115,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near front mounting bracket/catalyst (temporary repair carried out) (7.1.2)

Central Front catalyst flange very thin/corroded

Central Front catalyst heat shield loose/rattling but unlikely to fall off

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bush has wear/lift (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top rubber perished/cracking (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded around strut top mounting/tower (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly strut top rubber perished/cracking (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front window doesn't open

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,714 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 101,080 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 93,548 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 84,684 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 May 2013 76,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes fluctuating

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit of 1.6

Pass 29 May 2013 76,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brakes fluctuating

offside rear tyre tread worn to limit of 1.6

Pass 30 May 2012 67,775 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slight wear on inside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,005 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 39,754 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,616 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 WSK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WSK, 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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FD05 WSK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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