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BL05 GPO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,928 mi
Last recorded127,928 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 127,928 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 127,912 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,085 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,085 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 100,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer inlet (7.1.2)

crack in screen outside swept area not in drivers view

Fail 26 Jan 2016 100,961 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer inlet (7.1.2)

crack in screen outside swept area not in drivers view

Pass 22 Jan 2015 94,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

windscreen cracked outside zones A and B

Pass 27 Jan 2014 88,095 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,410 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,761 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 58,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 47,565 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,338 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 GPO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GPO, 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 GPO registered?

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

Is BL05 GPO safe to buy?

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