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SK55 WEJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,437 mi
Last recorded115,437 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 WEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 115,437 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body surface rust

Pass 22 Jun 2023 109,605 miles

car has sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,765 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 107,753 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,067 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,882 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrals starting to rust (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill panels

underbody suspension brakes and steering heavily corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,732 miles

ALL TYRES AGE CRACKING ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT. OFF SIDE FRONT WORSE 215/60/16V

all brake ferrals starting to corrode

exhaust starting to detiorate

underbody suspension steering and brake parts rusting

Pass 27 Jul 2017 89,007 miles

under body and suspension parts has surface rust

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,263 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 86,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,809 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 80,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,588 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 75,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 70,302 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,758 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front discs badly corroded on inner sides

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,198 miles

o/s f wiper rubber partially split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,438 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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SK55 WEJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green 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 SK55 WEJ, 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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SK55 WEJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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