CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL05 GKG

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,844 mi
Last recorded172,844 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GKG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 172,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 170,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 170,251 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe from tank to floor corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 168,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 164,907 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 157,424 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 151,564 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 151,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmision test not carried out due to excessive exhaust blow

Pass 30 Oct 2014 145,886 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 145,886 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 136,977 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 121,779 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 105,215 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 105,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,024 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,162 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL05 GKG is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BL05 GKG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL05 GKG?

You can check the full history of BL05 GKG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL05 GKG registered?

BL05 GKG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BL05 GKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 GKG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL05 GKG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL05 GKG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.