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WD05 UAW

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,407 mi
Last recorded102,407 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 UAW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 May 2025 102,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 99,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,799 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,741 miles

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

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 UAW is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

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

Is WD05 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 UAW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WD05 UAW have outstanding finance?

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