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WJ05 UCG

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,584 mi
Last recorded121,584 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 UCG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 121,584 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,040 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 117,031 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,919 miles

Both inner siles undersealed

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 112,919 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both inner siles undersealed

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 112,896 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Lower siles,floor & chassie starting to corrded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 120,066 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 112,065 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 110,536 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front upper strut turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 110,534 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system lower underside (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front upper strut turret (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,109 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 105,739 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 83,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 64,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 35,545 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,073 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,635 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 UCG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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