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HY05 WEO

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,303 mi
Last recorded131,303 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 WEO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,303 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 131,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Locking nut loose. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 125,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,492 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 119,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

water leak from engine bay

Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,011 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,021 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,767 miles

Front bumper damaged both sides

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,308 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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HY05 WEO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HY05 WEO, 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 HY05 WEO registered?

HY05 WEO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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