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WU05 ZPH

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

145,242 mi
Last recorded145,242 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 ZPH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 145,242 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 143,916 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 143,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 140,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,936 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 133,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 130,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 126,776 miles

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

rear exhaust box slight deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 120,679 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,337 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,906 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,064 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 87,516 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 87,516 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,072 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,095 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,428 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,657 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,658 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 ZPH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 ZPH, 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 WU05 ZPH registered?

WU05 ZPH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is WU05 ZPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 ZPH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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