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VU55 WUK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,238 mi
Last recorded91,238 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 WUK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 91,238 miles

front brake pads getting a little low

hand brake light not working

near side rear shock slightly damp

rear exhaust box rusty slight blow

slight play off side front antie roll bar link

Pass 15 Sep 2015 88,859 miles

exhaust back box rusty and slight blow

near side rear shock slightly damp

off side and near side front antie roll bar link slight play

off side and near side front inner rack joints slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2014 86,173 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in it

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,818 miles

rear brake pads very low and discs rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2012 74,744 miles

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

both rear and n/s/f tyres close to legal limit.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 62,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,437 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 35,815 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2008 23,760 miles

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

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 WUK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WUK, 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

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What year was VU55 WUK registered?

VU55 WUK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is VU55 WUK safe to buy?

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