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WD05 UAK

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,978 mi
Last recorded158,978 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 UAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 158,978 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 144,932 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 133,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and is worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 2mm and is worn on shoulders

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,392 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,265 miles

Both front tyres worn inner and outer shoulders

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,570 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 92,570 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,799 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,065 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 64,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlight also has condensation which will effect the aim. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 UAK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD05 UAK, 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 WD05 UAK registered?

WD05 UAK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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