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WU55 GXO

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,229 mi
Last recorded134,229 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 GXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 134,229 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 132,191 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 132,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from block to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,964 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 129,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 123,253 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 117,493 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 117,493 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 111,781 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 108,445 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 108,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 99,070 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2014 99,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,698 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,666 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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 28 Jul 2010 73,623 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 73,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 44,758 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WU55 GXO 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 60.9%.

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 WU55 GXO, 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 WU55 GXO registered?

WU55 GXO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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