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WX54 YEG

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,195 mi
Last recorded178,195 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX54 YEG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 178,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange join rusted and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 176,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 171,584 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 166,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 161,148 miles

Front Exhaust flange partly rusted off and missing.

Fail 19 Aug 2021 161,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flange partly rusted off and missing.

Offside handbrake performance low

Pass 22 Jul 2020 157,711 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 155,446 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 155,446 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 capless bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 153,261 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2018 153,261 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper washers (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

Pass 5 Aug 2017 151,100 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 146,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 135,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 135,568 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 124,614 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 113,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 106,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,071 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,089 miles

both front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r lower ball joint

Pass 24 Dec 2008 54,645 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 54,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WX54 YEG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WX54 YEG, 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 WX54 YEG registered?

WX54 YEG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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