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WG05 YAY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,777 mi
Last recorded157,777 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 157,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 148,687 miles

Slight surface corrosion rear subframe &c..

Pass 10 Jul 2023 147,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear subframe deteriorated

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Jul 2022 146,125 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 144,087 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 141,577 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 141,577 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner side wall puncture

Pass 24 Jun 2019 139,927 miles

Exhaust system corroded, but not leaking

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint gaiter perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint gaiter perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 139,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust system corroded, but not leaking

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint gaiter perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti-roll bar link ball joint gaiter perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 138,861 miles

Front Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 137,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 134,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 131,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

corrosion to the front brake discs inner edge

front inner brake pads worn

Pass 14 Jul 2014 120,561 miles

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

slight corrosion to the inner edge on the front brake discs

Pass 8 Jul 2013 107,800 miles

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

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

exhaust mount missing but system is still adequately supported

n/s/r tyre is cracking on repair

winter tyres fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 95,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 95,822 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2010 68,946 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 68,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 47,819 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)

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 YAY 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 81.8%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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