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FD05 WTE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,332 mi
Last recorded137,332 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 137,332 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 137,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

UNDERSIDE BODY SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 14 Jul 2018 131,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,058 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 129,058 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 126,473 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge in places

Offside Front brake back plate corroded away

Offside Front brake sticks slightly

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 126,276 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance and not working (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge in places

Offside Front brake back plate corroded away

Offside Front brake sticks slightly

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,840 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 93,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 93,708 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,436 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,692 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 30,638 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 WTE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTE, 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 WTE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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