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WF54 FLN

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,963 mi
Last recorded113,963 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 FLN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,963 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 113,941 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 106,435 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 106,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both,2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,925 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,963 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 85,963 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 79,003 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 78,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,942 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 53,318 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 37,390 miles

sill covers fitted sills not seen

Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,284 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,875 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 17,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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WF54 FLN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF54 FLN, 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 WF54 FLN registered?

WF54 FLN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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