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WJ05 UCA

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UCA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 103,399 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,599 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,032 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,041 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 98,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,868 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 95,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 93,617 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 91,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,936 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 82,936 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,512 miles

Front front number plate cracked but still can be read

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,555 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 66,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,556 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,889 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,088 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,779 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 UCA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UCA, 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

How do I check the history of WJ05 UCA?

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What year was WJ05 UCA registered?

WJ05 UCA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is WJ05 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 UCA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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