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WX05 XNC

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

133,588 mi
Last recorded133,588 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 133,588 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 133,588 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 131,298 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 131,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 128,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 125,824 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 125,820 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,739 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside lense (4.1.4 (b))

all tyre sidewalls perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2020 122,739 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output damp inside lense (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2019 118,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Jul 2019 118,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Jul 2018 114,496 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 114,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 110,196 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust silencer delaminating and has a minor leak of gases

Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,400 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake and clutch pedal rubber worn recommend attention

condensation in nsf head lamp

front bumper damaged/sharp edges covered with tape

front number plate damaged/deteriorating recommend replacement

osf side light slightly dim

rear brake pads low /possible binding rear brakes

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2016 106,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working/bulb slightly loose (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ns and os (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake and clutch pedal rubber worn recommend attention

condensation in nsf head lamp

front bumper damaged/sharp edges covered with tape

front number plate damaged/deteriorating

osf side light slightly dim

rear brake pads low /possible binding rear brakes

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2015 100,094 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges,Perishing & Close To Legal Limit

Both Rear Tyres Perishing --Getting Close To Wear Indicators

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation In N/S Headlamp -- Beam Patten Poor --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Exhaust , Joints & Mounts Corroding

N/S/R Number Plate Lamp Dim

Rear Brake Pads Seem Low

Sign Of Slight Exhaust Leak From Front Section -- ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 100,094 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges,Perishing & Close To Legal Limit

Both Rear Tyres Perishing --Getting Close To Wear Indicators

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation In N/S Headlamp -- Beam Patten Poor --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Exhaust , Joints & Mounts Corroding

N/S/R Number Plate Lamp Dim

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake Pads Seem Low

Sign Of Slight Exhaust Leak From Front Section -- ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 94,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust, Joints & Mounts Corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers Smearing --N/S Splitting

Pass 1 Jul 2014 94,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust, Joints & Mounts Corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers Smearing --N/S Splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic trim covering outer sills

Fail 16 Jul 2013 89,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

plastic trim covering outer sills

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,111 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,796 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 68,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,886 miles

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

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

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 XNC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WX05 XNC, 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 XNC registered?

WX05 XNC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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