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EX55 GCU

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,306 mi
Last recorded67,306 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 GCU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 67,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,790 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both top mounts cracked/perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,548 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,278 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 49,396 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,287 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,370 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 45,673 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 42,999 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,372 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,438 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 38,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 31,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 28,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,351 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,097 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,625 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 GCU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX55 GCU registered?

EX55 GCU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EX55 GCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 GCU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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