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WM05 HNF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,996 mi
Last recorded179,996 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 179,996 miles

Corrosion to underside and suspension

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyresworn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 179,087 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened top mountings stiff both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills, Sill covers fitted to out sides

Pass 26 Jan 2018 174,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 168,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 160,880 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 141,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 133,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Mar 2013 121,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,320 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2012 102,586 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,746 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,677 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 57,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,250 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 HNF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HNF, 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 HNF registered?

WM05 HNF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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