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BL05 GOP

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 96,369 miles

Oil leak

corrosion forming on all brake hose ferrules

tailgate latch sticking

Fail 1 Mar 2013 96,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming on all brake hose ferrules

tailgate latch sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 58,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 31,550 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 GOP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GOP, 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 GOP registered?

BL05 GOP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BL05 GOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 GOP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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