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WM05 CMX

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,647 mi
Last recorded163,647 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 CMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 163,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 155,362 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 155,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 136,807 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 126,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.12mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 126,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.12mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.06mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 116,817 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,210 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,500 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 94,345 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,532 miles

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,353 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,838 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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WM05 CMX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WM05 CMX, 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 WM05 CMX registered?

WM05 CMX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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