SUBARU FORESTER A5WBW has 19 MOTs

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This 2006 SUBARU FORESTER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 1 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 114,157 miles 8 months ago on Friday 26th September 2025 at 08:35.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Sunday 11th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

A5WBW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 2026114,157 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Heavily Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Heavily Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Fog Light Inoperative.
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 202411TH OCTOBER 2025110,313 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 202311TH OCTOBER 2024106,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202211TH OCTOBER 2023102,775 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Has Slight Kerb Damage To Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202111TH OCTOBER 202297,186 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 202011TH OCTOBER 202192,683 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201911TH OCTOBER 202087,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Moisture In Light Unit. (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201811TH OCTOBER 201979,325 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 201711TH OCTOBER 201871,433 MI
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 201771,428 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 201611TH OCTOBER 201764,492 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201511TH OCTOBER 201657,036 MI
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201411TH OCTOBER 201552,002 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Tyre Wear Inside O/s/f O/s/r
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 201311TH OCTOBER 201445,301 MI
PASSED2ND OCTOBER 201211TH OCTOBER 201337,635 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 201111TH OCTOBER 201232,266 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Off Side Front Brake Disc Corroded.
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201011TH OCTOBER 201125,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Service Brake Juddering Slightly (3.7.c.2)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201011TH MARCH 201123,753 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 200911TH MARCH 201018,744 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A5WBW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 95% | MOT Failure Rate: 5%

A5WBW MOT Comments

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A5WBW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 114,157 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,008 miles

A5WBW FAQs

This Subaru Forester with registration A5WBW was manufactured on Saturday 11th March 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 114,157 miles, so this Subaru has travelled an average of 6,008 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Subaru Forester beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 1 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A5WBW has a 95% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Subaru Forester has had 26 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Subaru Forester is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does A5WBW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 A5WBW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A5WBW Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 A5WBW does have Tax. Read more

When does A5WBW Tax expire?

The current Tax for A5WBW will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A5WBW MOT expire?

The current MOT for A5WBW will expire in 5 months on Sunday 11th October 2026. Read more

When did A5WBW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A5WBW was on Friday 26th September 2025 at 08:35. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A5WBW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for A5WBW we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A5WBW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for A5WBW we can see 1 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 95% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A5WBW?

A5WBW is registered as a 2006 Subaru Forester. Read more

How many miles has A5WBW done?

The odometer reading for A5WBW at the last MOT in September 2025 was 114,157 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,008 miles per year. Read more

How old is A5WBW?

The vehicle A5WBW was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 11th March 2006. Read more

What colour is A5WBW?

The official colour of A5WBW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does A5WBW have?

A5WBW has a 2.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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