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WU55 OZV

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,916 mi
Last recorded136,916 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 OZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 136,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 134,287 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 134,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass crack ()

Rear suspension slight corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,485 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 130,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres getting low

Pass 8 May 2015 122,027 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Fail 8 May 2015 122,027 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

offside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,414 miles

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

Front brakes are very slightly binding.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 103,971 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 103,961 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 88,177 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 82,844 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,845 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 58,814 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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WU55 OZV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OZV, 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 OZV registered?

WU55 OZV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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