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BL05 GMY

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,286 mi
Last recorded116,286 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 116,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,579 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 113,526 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 112,949 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle general surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 112,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,453 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,484 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 108,484 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 106,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 104,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,446 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 102,446 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,595 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,639 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 93,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,215 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 82,212 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,609 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 58,373 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 58,373 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 33,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 GMY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 GMY registered?

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

Is BL05 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 GMY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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