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WG05 YBA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,484 mi
Last recorded130,484 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 YBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 130,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 130,428 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative brocken switch (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 125,453 miles

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

Front Exhaust section corroded and deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,195 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 117,964 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,157 miles

Front headlamp height sensor broken

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Jul 2016 105,203 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror lens damage (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 99,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,741 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,915 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 51,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,045 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 YBA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YBA, 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 YBA registered?

WG05 YBA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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