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BL05 GKZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,989 mi
Last recorded134,989 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 134,989 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 134,989 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 131,102 miles

ONE LITRES OIL

Fail 9 May 2016 131,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ONE LITRES OIL

Pass 11 Dec 2014 125,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Major oil leak from engine area

Fail 10 Dec 2014 125,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Major oil leak from engine area

Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,866 miles

Two Litres oil

Fail 13 Dec 2013 115,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Two Litres oil

Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 89,650 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 89,650 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 75,923 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 62,328 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,482 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 GKZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

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

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