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WX05 XNE

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 XNE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 82,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,039 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,914 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 77,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount area rusted through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Lower ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut top mount area rusted through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt missing Both rear centre buckles missing. (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to all coil springs

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch

Corrosion to o/s/r chassis rail

Corrosion to rear suspension arms

plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,080 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 77,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,740 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 71,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,183 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 64,241 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,291 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,812 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,848 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,026 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,290 miles

HID headlights, no washers

Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,122 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 32,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,382 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 15,823 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 XNE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XNE, 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 XNE registered?

WX05 XNE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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