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WJ05 TMX

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,179 mi
Last recorded132,179 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 TMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 132,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 127,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 113,383 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 113,383 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 105,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 94,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 88,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,475 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,825 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,483 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2008 43,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

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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WJ05 TMX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ05 TMX, 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 WJ05 TMX registered?

WJ05 TMX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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