2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WG55 CWW
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 103,137 miles. MOT expired on 25 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 CWW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2021
- 103,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 CWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (WG55 CWW) between August 2008 and December 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WG55 CWW Mileage History
- 27/08/200830,063 mi
- 27/08/200830,063 mi
- 22/08/200940,091 mi+10,028 mi
- 22/08/200940,091 mi
- 25/08/201053,729 mi+13,638 mi
- 31/08/2011631,909 mi+578,180 mi
- 31/08/201163,190 mi-568,719 mi
- 06/09/201273,298 mi+10,108 mi
- 26/08/201487,750 mi+14,452 mi
- 02/09/201487,808 mi+58 mi
- 27/09/201692,475 mi+4,667 mi
- 27/09/201692,479 mi+4 mi
- 25/06/201895,341 mi+2,862 mi
- 25/06/201895,341 mi
- 21/06/201995,503 mi+162 mi
- 26/06/201995,525 mi+22 mi
- 21/12/2020102,169 mi+6,644 mi
- 09/12/2021103,137 mi+968 mi
- 09/12/2021103,137 mi
Average of roughly 5,501 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Head Gasket Failure (2.5L Engines)Serious
The 2.5L EJ25 engine in the SG XT is prone to external coolant and oil leaks from the head gaskets, eventually leading to overheating. UK MOT data records engine oil/coolant leaks and exhaust leaks as a recurring failure area on this generation.
- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
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