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EX55 GBY

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,667 mi
Last recorded210,667 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 GBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 210,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 201,844 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2023 201,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2022 191,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 181,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 173,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 165,638 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 156,397 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 156,397 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 147,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads and disc worn

osr ytre side wall worn

Pass 11 Oct 2016 137,230 miles

front tyres wearing low

play in cenral anti roll bar bushes

Fail 11 Oct 2016 137,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres wearing low

play in cenral anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2015 127,856 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 127,856 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,384 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 107,816 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,991 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 869,292 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 78,164 miles

baffle noise from exhaust

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 13 Oct 2009 65,501 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,560 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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EX55 GBY is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EX55 GBY, 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 EX55 GBY registered?

EX55 GBY is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is EX55 GBY safe to buy?

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