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WJ05 UGE

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,973 mi
Last recorded177,973 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 177,973 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 176,340 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 176,340 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 172,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 169,485 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 167,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 165,173 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 165,169 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 163,604 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 163,604 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 160,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Belts not checked

Pass 13 Aug 2018 153,338 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2017 145,163 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 137,499 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 137,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,624 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 111,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 99,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 85,412 miles

very slight cracking on both rear tyres .

Pass 6 Aug 2011 72,092 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 59,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,803 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 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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