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EX55 GDA

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,943 mi
Last recorded124,943 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 105,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

n/s washer requires attention

Pass 27 Sep 2021 104,492 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2019 101,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 17 Sep 2019 101,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Pass 18 Sep 2018 97,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

Fail 13 Sep 2018 97,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML on

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 11 Sep 2017 92,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

e.m.l. on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,426 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated & leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2015 84,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,008 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,611 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,163 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,026 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,572 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 GDA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

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

Is EX55 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 GDA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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