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WJ05 UBX

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

161,268 mi
Last recorded161,268 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UBX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 161,268 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis has slight corrosion nearside & offside

Pass 3 Feb 2025 154,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,958 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

condensation build up to o/s front headlight unit

front brake discs corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroding

suspect leak to exhaust system

Fail 28 Nov 2023 150,068 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center/rear exhaust joint leak (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML staying on

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

condensation build up to o/s front headlight unit

front brake discs corroding

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroding

suspect leak to front exhaust system

Pass 18 Oct 2022 134,527 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 134,484 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 134,436 miles

Emissions not tested engine getting hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s n/s (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f fog light insecure

power steering fluid low

Fail 31 May 2019 134,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear noise from rear on brake test possible differential fault

Fail 1 Mar 2019 134,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 127,904 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 127,903 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 118,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 118,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 105,374 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 89,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 89,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 71,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 55,768 miles

Advise rear wiper blade.

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

Pass 17 May 2011 44,849 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 44,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 30,547 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 5,377 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 UBX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WJ05 UBX, 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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WJ05 UBX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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