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WF05 GRX

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,390 mi
Last recorded126,390 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 GRX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 125,723 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 115,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 100,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 92,110 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,917 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2015 85,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2014 78,929 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside tyre perishing on side walls

rear nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,689 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 64,167 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,035 miles

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

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,419 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,167 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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WF05 GRX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WF05 GRX, 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

How do I check the history of WF05 GRX?

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What year was WF05 GRX registered?

WF05 GRX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WF05 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 GRX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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