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BL05 GLZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,684 mi
Last recorded177,684 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 177,684 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 177,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 164,851 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

ecu light on

exhaust system has slight leak of gases

Pass 18 Oct 2016 154,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 154,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 141,988 miles

EML light on

offside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Fail 15 Oct 2015 141,988 miles

EML light on

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

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

offside rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 112,896 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 112,896 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,496 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 88,952 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 88,952 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 73,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 46,904 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing on outer edge

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 GLZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GLZ, 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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BL05 GLZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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