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BL05 GNU

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,562 mi
Last recorded129,562 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,562 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion on underneath of vehicle

Pass 12 Jan 2023 127,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 124,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 116,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,217 miles

condensation n/s/f headlamp

Fail 25 Sep 2018 98,216 miles

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

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

condensation n/s/f headlamp

Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,501 miles

front brake pads appear approx. 70% worn

Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,090 miles

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

slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,073 miles

o/s/r tyre tread on 2.7mm

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,620 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 61,620 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 54,089 miles

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2012 43,826 miles

nearside headlamp has a slight misting on water internaly

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,063 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,063 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,486 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,363 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 GNU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GNU, 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 GNU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 GNU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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