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WM05 DNF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,749 mi
Last recorded153,749 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 DNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 153,749 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 147,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 139,415 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 139,322 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 137,028 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 133,925 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 129,896 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 129,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 129,794 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 121,765 miles

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

oil leak

small stone chips and scratches in windscreen

Fail 10 Oct 2016 121,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery light on

corrosion underside

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake disc corroded./worn

oil leak

small stone chips and scratches in windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2015 113,568 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2015 113,568 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,246 miles

After market exhaust debateable noise level

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,256 miles

after market exhaust fitted debateable noise level

front tyres unevenly worn to legal limit

rear tyres worn low

Fail 5 Sep 2013 87,256 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

after market exhaust fitted debateable noise level

front tyres unevenly worn to legal limit

rear tyres worn low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,889 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,399 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,896 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,449 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,640 miles

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

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

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

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 DNF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DNF, 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 DNF registered?

WM05 DNF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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