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WP54 KPN

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,022 mi
Last recorded160,022 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 KPN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 160,022 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes have slight play

front tyres wearing on edges

vehicle very dirty underneath

Fail 24 Jan 2020 160,022 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear anti roll bar 'd' bushes have slight play

front tyres wearing on edges

vehicle very dirty underneath

Pass 15 Jan 2019 154,796 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 151,084 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 151,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 147,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 147,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 142,112 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 137,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 131,924 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 128,716 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 128,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 115,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 99,991 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 69,679 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 51,069 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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WP54 KPN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WP54 KPN, 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 WP54 KPN registered?

WP54 KPN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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