MOT Status
ValidMileage
177,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively TO BE TESTED (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Belts not checked
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise,also perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
oil level low before test
rear exhaust hangers poor condition
Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise,also perished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
oil level low before test
rear exhaust hangers poor condition
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Sill covers fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn close to min wear marks and cracking in sidewalls
very slight cracking on both rear tyres .
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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WJ05 UGE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?
WJ05 UGE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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