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EY55 GVP

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,841 mi
Last recorded130,841 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 GVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 130,841 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 117,926 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber top mounting rubbers cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2024 117,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front shock absorber top mounting rubbers cracked

Pass 9 Jan 2024 103,274 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 103,229 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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EY55 GVP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY55 GVP, 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 EY55 GVP registered?

EY55 GVP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is EY55 GVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 GVP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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