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W123 ALT

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,205 mi
Last recorded197,205 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW123 ALT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 197,205 miles

Body condition poor

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced To rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside generally corroded & undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2024 192,534 miles

Coolant leak Top radiator crimps leaking ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S Washer jet inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both steering rack boots slightly leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 192,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Top radiator crimps leaking ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S Washer jet inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both steering rack boots slightly leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 188,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 183,824 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 176,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 173,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 171,962 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (215/60R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 167,752 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 167,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 162,948 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear silencer corroded

wiper marks on screen

Pass 28 Jul 2016 156,378 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

wiper marks on screen

Fail 28 Jul 2016 156,374 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

wiper marks on screen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 150,821 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover incomplete (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratch across windscreen on passenger side (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 150,821 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover incomplete (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light scratch across windscreen on passenger side (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 127,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 106,273 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,157 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,449 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,697 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,126 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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W123 ALT is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W123 ALT, 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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W123 ALT is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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