MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,562 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion on underneath of vehicle
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))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
condensation n/s/f headlamp
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
front brake pads appear approx. 70% worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion front brake discs inner edges
o/s/r tyre tread on 2.7mm
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
condensation in n/s/f headlamp
front brake discs corroded on inner edges
rear wiper blade split
nearside headlamp has a slight misting on water internaly
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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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.
Is BL05 GNU safe to buy?
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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