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WF54 FLV

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 135,076 miles

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

both front lower hub swivel gaitors perishing and cracking

both front strut upper mounts in engine bay cracking / perishing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust system rusty

rear exhaust front mounting corroded off but still secure

slightly rusty in places underneath

Fail 22 Jun 2018 135,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose upper ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose upper ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s near mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front lower hub swivel gaitors perishing and cracking

both front strut upper mounts in engine bay cracking / perishing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust system rusty

rear exhaust front mounting corroded off but still secure

slightly rusty in places underneath

Pass 21 Jun 2017 125,638 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable components

exhaust system rusty

several suspension ball joint dust covers slightly split / perished

slight oil leak

slightly rusty in places underneath

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 117,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 105,173 miles

Nearside 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 suspension top mount perrished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,505 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 62,600 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 21 Jul 2011 61,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,428 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 56,428 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,065 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,158 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 45,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre has cuts to sidewall

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 FLV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

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

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