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WF55 LNX

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,320 mi
Last recorded160,320 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 LNX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 160,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 160,318 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,601 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 142,079 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 134,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,293 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 113,348 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 113,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 94,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 77,024 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards outer edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,392 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 32,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,326 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 LNX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF55 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

WF55 LNX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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