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WF55 LLA

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

191,108 mi
Last recorded191,108 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 LLA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 191,108 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 191,108 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 180,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 168,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 154,271 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 139,874 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 139,874 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 125,473 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,483 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,738 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 90,738 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 81,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,105 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,302 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,331 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner

Fail 8 Sep 2014 56,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,445 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,689 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,685 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,655 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 LLA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 WF55 LLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF55 LLA registered?

WF55 LLA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is WF55 LLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 LLA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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