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WG55 ZHK

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,225 mi
Last recorded152,225 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 ZHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 152,225 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 146,561 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 143,803 miles

Both rear shockers starting to leak.

Both rear tyres low tread.

Nearside rear brake pads low.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 138,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 138,042 miles

Front brake pads 85% worn.

Offside rear tyre on the legal limit.

Pass 28 Nov 2016 134,826 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 134,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 120,863 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 102,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,174 miles

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

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

both rear tyres warn outter edge

rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2013 96,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres warn outter edge

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,304 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,304 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 74,434 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 43,248 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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WG55 ZHK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG55 ZHK, 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 WG55 ZHK registered?

WG55 ZHK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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