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WU55 GXX

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,084 mi
Last recorded133,084 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 GXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 133,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 129,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 125,703 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 121,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 121,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 117,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 113,096 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 113,081 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 113,081 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,549 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front head light projected bean image poor

Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,543 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror lamp (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,620 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 102,497 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 92,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,404 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 38,716 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,595 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,007 miles

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

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 GXX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WU55 GXX, 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 WU55 GXX registered?

WU55 GXX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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