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FP54 WJA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,980 mi
Last recorded134,980 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 WJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 134,980 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 125,166 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 118,972 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 118,943 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 116,674 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch*2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch*2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 114,749 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres badly cracking, perishing no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion on under side of vehicle, front and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Mar 2022 114,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips on front windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front under tray fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres badly cracking, perishing no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general corrosion on under side of vehicle, front and rear suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 113,261 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,098 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 112,098 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 111,178 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 111,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 109,846 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 107,072 miles

Nearside Front tyre approaching legal wear limit

Offside Front tyre approaching legal wear limit

Fail 24 Feb 2015 102,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 102,076 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 97,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 97,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 92,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to rear silencer not losing gasses

Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 81,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 54,771 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,906 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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FP54 WJA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FP54 WJA, 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 FP54 WJA registered?

FP54 WJA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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