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WF55 EZR

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,244 mi
Last recorded119,244 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 EZR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 119,244 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,518 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 109,693 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 106,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 101,714 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 101,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 95,333 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 88,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,960 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 75,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,995 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,867 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,068 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,572 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 43,572 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,659 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 27,186 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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WF55 EZR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WF55 EZR, 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 WF55 EZR registered?

WF55 EZR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for WF55 EZR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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