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BL05 GOH

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,455 mi
Last recorded113,455 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 GOH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 110,791 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 108,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union to floor both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 102,034 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 96,595 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 91,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls and in treads

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 54,638 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 50,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 50,723 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 43,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,559 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 GOH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GOH, 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 GOH registered?

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

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