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WJ05 UCD

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,766 mi
Last recorded133,766 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 133,766 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 133,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,929 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 127,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 110,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 100,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,276 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,339 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,339 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 78,524 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight niose (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 75,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,889 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,215 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,183 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,602 miles

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2012 65,533 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

unable to fully check outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 57,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,193 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,363 miles

offside front tyre worn edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,420 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 UCD 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 78.3%.

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

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