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WD05 TWV

2005 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,598 mi
Last recorded108,598 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 TWV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 108,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 108,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 106,510 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 106,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,627 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,346 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 86,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,620 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 81,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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WD05 TWV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD05 TWV, 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 WD05 TWV registered?

WD05 TWV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is WD05 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 TWV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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