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WJ05 TNE

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,385 mi
Last recorded124,385 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 TNE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,385 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 124,385 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 114,462 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,600 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,145 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 103,143 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,963 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,632 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,104 miles

nearside headlight washer missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,104 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside headlight washer missing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,873 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,991 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 45,417 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,458 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,403 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on bnoth edges

Pass 1 Apr 2008 19,938 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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WJ05 TNE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

WJ05 TNE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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