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WG05 JOV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

211,880 mi
Last recorded211,880 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 211,880 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 211,880 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 205,219 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 203,369 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 203,358 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 198,197 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 198,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both from front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre joint corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 187,051 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2019 187,051 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 182,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 174,752 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

doors are damaged near side

Pass 27 May 2016 166,551 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes out of body to connector block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 166,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes out of body to connector block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 158,999 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 158,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,530 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise front pads worn

advise n/s front tyre worn outer edge

advise n/s wiper

advise o/s door mirror

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 138,684 miles

advise wipers worn

Pass 4 Apr 2012 128,404 miles

advise o/s door mirror damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2012 128,371 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise o/s door mirror damaged

advise o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 107,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 83,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 66,606 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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WG05 JOV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WG05 JOV, 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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WG05 JOV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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