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WF05 NYM

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,892 mi
Last recorded132,892 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 NYM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 132,892 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 128,617 miles

all rear suspension bushes perished not excessive movement

Fail 26 Feb 2025 128,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all rear suspension bushes perished not excessive movement

Pass 26 Mar 2024 124,151 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 124,150 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,191 miles

Rear Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes perished including trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes perished including trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 109,862 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes perished including trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,466 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,755 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 90,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,387 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 70,427 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,819 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,262 miles

offside rear anti roll bar drop link movement.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,981 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,244 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,764 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 20,782 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 20,782 miles

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

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 NYM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NYM, 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 WF05 NYM registered?

WF05 NYM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 April 2005.

Is WF05 NYM safe to buy?

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