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WF05 XFJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,807 mi
Last recorded170,807 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 170,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 170,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 161,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

noise noticed from rear when doing tapley test

Pass 19 Sep 2017 144,610 miles

advise head lights

Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,000 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 68,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 68,301 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 58,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,636 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,060 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,444 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 XFJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WF05 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

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

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