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BL05 GKP

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,981 mi
Last recorded131,981 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GKP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 131,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated preventing dirt ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 127,702 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 113,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outer wall

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2015 106,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 106,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2014 96,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2013 86,465 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 77,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 66,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,194 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,279 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL05 GKP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL05 GKP, 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 BL05 GKP registered?

BL05 GKP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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