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FWO 8

2005 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,470 mi
Last recorded87,470 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWO 8
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 87,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 81,715 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,489 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 76,132 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 36,531 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 36,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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FWO 8 is a 2005 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FWO 8, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FWO 8?

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What year was FWO 8 registered?

FWO 8 is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FWO 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWO 8 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FWO 8 have outstanding finance?

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