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WX05 OJD

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,346 mi
Last recorded167,346 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 OJD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 167,346 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 167,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 158,589 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded and mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 146,688 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 146,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank and both sides of union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake cable insecure

Rear corrosion on rear subframe

headlamp washers inop

Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box too center (6.1.2 (a))

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))

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2020 128,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 114,190 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,992 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,255 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,323 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 72,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,901 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 64,901 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,476 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 45,337 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,137 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,892 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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WX05 OJD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WX05 OJD, 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 WX05 OJD registered?

WX05 OJD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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