2005 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WU05 YUT
2005 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 172,297 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1994cc
WU05 YUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2024
- 172,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WU05 YUT Mileage History
- 13/07/2022165,181 mi
- 26/07/2023169,227 mi+4,046 mi
- 26/07/2023169,227 mi
- 07/08/2024172,297 mi+3,070 mi
- 07/08/2024172,297 mi
Average of roughly 3,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WU05 YUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Subaru Forester (WU05 YUT) between July 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”.
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