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BL05 GKY

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

190,628 mi
Last recorded190,628 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 190,628 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 179,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 178,748 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 168,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 155,339 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 142,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 130,858 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 120,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 107,788 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 94,715 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 82,096 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 67,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 52,422 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 44,485 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
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BL05 GKY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GKY, 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 GKY registered?

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

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