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WX05 OJL

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,140 mi
Last recorded122,140 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 122,140 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed and corroded / corrosion around suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed and corroded /corrosion around suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear silencer bracket fowling subframe

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front headlight washer damaged

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 116,256 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlight washer damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2020 112,310 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front steering arm inner joint worn

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

Offside Front headlight washer damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view near & off side (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust guard cover fixings broke

Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,932 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2018 102,718 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,718 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,340 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,585 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,978 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,978 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,715 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 42,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,071 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,864 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,153 miles

Advise passengers front and rear tyres starting to wear low on outside edge

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 22,188 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 OJL 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 78.9%.

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 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 OJL, 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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WX05 OJL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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