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WX55 BWE

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BWE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 123,061 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,750 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 115,110 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 115,006 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,101 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 107,797 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cover fitted (difficult to inspect some components)

Fail 29 Mar 2022 107,797 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunstrip (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

cover fitted (difficult to inspect some components)

Pass 29 Mar 2021 96,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 88,933 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 86,865 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 86,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure drop link broken (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 85,305 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 85,305 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 80,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,489 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,576 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,659 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in n/s/r shocker shaft

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,657 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 32,486 miles

front brake pads worn thin

o/s/f front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,788 miles

Advise all tyres damaged on side walls but not down to cords

Advise drivers front tyre starting to wear low on inside edge

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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WX55 BWE is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WX55 BWE, 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 WX55 BWE registered?

WX55 BWE is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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