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G14 WOL

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,926 mi
Last recorded183,926 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 WOL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 183,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 180,641 miles

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

UNDERBODY HAS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 9 Jun 2022 179,457 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 177,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 168,125 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 165,074 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 151,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,891 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 139,833 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,917 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,480 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner/outer edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,072 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 56,072 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,569 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 46,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 34,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,518 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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G14 WOL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G14 WOL, 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 G14 WOL registered?

G14 WOL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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