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WF55 SXZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,097 mi
Last recorded80,097 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 SXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,097 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,230 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 77,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,714 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 75,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 74,581 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 72,494 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 68,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,489 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,831 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,871 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,668 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,025 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,255 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,911 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,685 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,961 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 SXZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

WF55 SXZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WF55 SXZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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