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WU05 YWB

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,847 mi
Last recorded96,847 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YWB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,072 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 89,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,133 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 81,064 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 76,651 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 76,552 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,958 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 72,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 68,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,461 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 63,459 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s+o/s (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,045 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner, worn on outer

Fail 11 Mar 2015 56,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,164 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,024 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,554 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,850 miles

n/s front tyre low outer edge

o/s front tyre low inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,712 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,916 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,758 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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WU05 YWB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WU05 YWB, 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 WU05 YWB registered?

WU05 YWB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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