MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres wearing on edges
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)
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
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
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
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
nearside rear tyre wearing on edges
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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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