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BL05 GMX

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

137,900 mi
Last recorded137,900 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 137,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,622 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 137,270 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 136,066 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 134,602 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,649 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,026 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 118,987 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 113,568 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,357 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,057 miles

EML on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,916 miles

Engine light on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,466 miles

Engine light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,140 miles

Engine light on

Fail 5 Sep 2012 74,140 miles

Engine light on

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 66,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,336 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,871 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,662 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 GMX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

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

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