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WX55 BWU

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,929 mi
Last recorded73,929 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 BWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,929 miles

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 30 Sep 2024 67,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 66,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,972 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,764 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 62,700 miles

exhaust hangers in poor conditoin (corroded)

general under-body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2019 61,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 60,017 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,871 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,006 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 53,255 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2014 49,096 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2013 46,151 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2012 42,519 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing outer edge

Rear seats folded so belts not checked

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 33,850 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,892 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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WX55 BWU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU registered?

WX55 BWU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is WX55 BWU safe to buy?

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