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WF55 SYA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,042 mi
Last recorded169,042 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 SYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 169,042 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 165,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 158,273 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

m.i.l. is activated

Pass 4 Sep 2021 150,270 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 150,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in a poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 145,001 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 139,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 139,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 134,093 miles

n/s/f tyre getting lo on tread

n/s/r tyre getting low ontread

Pass 22 Aug 2017 125,159 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 125,159 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 115,707 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,571 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,379 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,653 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,582 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,186 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 60,186 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,697 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,798 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,797 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 SYA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

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

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The MOT history for WF55 SYA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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