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WX55 BWL

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,978 mi
Last recorded136,978 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,978 miles

Both front lower ball joint's and track rod end gaiter's very slightly perished.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge's and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 134,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 126,022 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 126,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,347 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Rear tyre is cracking with age

Fail 10 Nov 2016 109,347 miles

Nearside headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre is cracking with age

Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,854 miles

rear exhaust flange leaking slightly

small cuts to both rear tyres

Fail 16 Nov 2015 100,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhaust flange leaking slightly

small cuts to both rear tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes juddering

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2014 90,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brakes juddering

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,696 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 70,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 70,885 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 64,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,389 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

near side front tyre wearing on edges

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

off side front tyre wearing on edges

off side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,225 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,715 miles

Advise both rear tyres tread worn low on inside edge

Advise n/s/f tyre cut in tread not to cords

Advise n/s/r tyre cut in tread not to cords

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)

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 BWL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WX55 BWL, 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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WX55 BWL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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