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WJ05 UCM

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,051 mi
Last recorded136,051 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 136,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 132,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 129,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 124,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

UNDER FRAME OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD HARD TO INSPECT

Fail 11 Apr 2019 124,848 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

UNDER FRAME OF VEHICLE COVERED IN MUD HARD TO INSPECT

Pass 20 Apr 2018 119,201 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 119,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,201 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 113,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,520 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,730 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 78,115 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 78,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,239 miles

n/s/r tyre slight 3/4 wear getting low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 46,118 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 UCM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

WJ05 UCM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for WJ05 UCM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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