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WL55 LLJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,862 mi
Last recorded104,862 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 LLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 104,862 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 104,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central mounting cracked

Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,852 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint linkarm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe nut to joiner (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 from joiner to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Central Rear exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brake calipers corroded

windscreen trim loose

Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,069 miles

Nearside Front oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,067 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front oil leak from engine

Pass 2 May 2015 83,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel bearings rough when rotated on road

x2 brake pipe nuts to joiner rusty o/s/r

Fail 30 Apr 2015 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

x2 brake pipe nuts to joiner rusty o/s/r

Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,059 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,252 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 65,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,210 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 58,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,106 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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WL55 LLJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WL55 LLJ, 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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WL55 LLJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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