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WG05 GWD

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,304 mi
Last recorded119,304 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 GWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 119,304 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 116,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear horse shoe clip missing on flexi

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2019 107,783 miles

rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2019 107,783 miles

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

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

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,605 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,794 miles

back box support broke . but still holding exhaust up

Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,386 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 72,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 66,914 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 52,766 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 44,803 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,307 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,222 miles

Front brake pads appear worn

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

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

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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WG05 GWD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WG05 GWD, 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 WG05 GWD registered?

WG05 GWD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 GWD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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