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WK54 EBD

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,059 mi
Last recorded106,059 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 EBD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2024 106,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 102,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 97,716 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,535 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 84,766 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 66,330 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 61,868 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,588 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 56,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,980 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 49,864 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,052 miles

rear silencer brackets corroded

rear silencer joint corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,890 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,403 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 36,985 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,822 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 29,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,093 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 21,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WK54 EBD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WK54 EBD, 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 WK54 EBD registered?

WK54 EBD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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