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WG05 LAA

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,697 mi
Last recorded153,697 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 LAA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 153,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlights in poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2025 152,658 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 147,842 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 145,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 142,505 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 142,499 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 140,349 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 135,610 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,610 miles

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Dec 2017 128,410 miles

bonnet release cable bypassed

various body damage

Pass 7 Dec 2016 124,564 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,886 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 116,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 116,215 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 87,644 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 87,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2012 67,758 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,321 miles

front n/s tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,914 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,243 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 39,496 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 39,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LAA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LAA, 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 LAA registered?

WG05 LAA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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