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WJ55 UBF

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

147,159 mi
Last recorded147,159 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 UBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 147,159 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 147,026 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 145,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 145,001 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front outer both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 143,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 141,224 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 141,219 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 138,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 136,452 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 136,451 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2020 134,175 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 124,963 miles

rear chassis has slight surface corrosion

rear suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2019 124,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlights slightly faded

rear chassis has slight surface corrosion

rear suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 115,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 106,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,564 miles

o/s rear tyre 2.2mm Remainder 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,766 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,379 miles

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

nearside front tyre won on outer edge

Pass 21 Oct 2010 55,462 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,219 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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WJ55 UBF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WJ55 UBF, 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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WJ55 UBF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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