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WN05 VPF

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,348 mi
Last recorded76,348 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN05 VPF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,348 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,959 miles

Engine management light on.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2013 70,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 62,619 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,574 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)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,985 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,390 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 19,390 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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WN05 VPF is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WN05 VPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN05 VPF registered?

WN05 VPF is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is WN05 VPF safe to buy?

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