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VU55 WUJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,647 mi
Last recorded137,647 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 WUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 137,647 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 137,647 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 134,311 miles

Glass roof panel cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight oil leak on oil cooler

Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 124,999 miles

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

Oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Mar 2019 124,999 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Mar 2018 118,383 miles

Exhaust bracket broken on centre box

Pass 9 Mar 2017 110,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 107,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,686 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 91,153 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,397 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,263 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 65,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,291 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 57,291 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,651 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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VU55 WUJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VU55 WUJ, 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 VU55 WUJ registered?

VU55 WUJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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