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WG54 VVP

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,370 mi
Last recorded110,370 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 VVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 110,370 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 108,341 miles

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

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,851 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,400 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 93,049 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,010 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 62,117 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edges

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Surface corrosion on the underside

Fail 6 Aug 2015 55,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wiper blade poor condition

Surface corrosion on the underside

Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,821 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edges

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Under body surface corrosion starting

Fail 20 Jan 2014 54,821 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Under body surface corrosion starting

Fail 20 Nov 2012 54,723 miles

Brake disc slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on both outer edges

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,723 miles

Brake disc slightly corroded

N/S/F tyre worn on both outer edges

Fail 23 Nov 2011 53,215 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on the outer edge (smooth) & inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,215 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on the outer edge (smooth) & inner edge

Rear brake disc corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2010 41,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre devoid of pattern on the inner & outer edge of the tread but this is not technically tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic out sill covers fitted

Rear tyres well worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre devoid of pattern on the inner & outer edge of the tread but this is not technically tread

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Plastic out sill covers fitted

Rear tyres well worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2009 29,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 19,607 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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WG54 VVP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG54 VVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 VVP registered?

WG54 VVP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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