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G4 ETR

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,807 mi
Last recorded186,807 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 ETR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 186,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel high

Pass 16 Jan 2024 173,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 173,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,581 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 156,456 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,902 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 148,904 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 144,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 136,560 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 125,838 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 117,790 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 117,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 109,030 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 109,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,660 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,938 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,383 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 72,336 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 59,091 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 48,426 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 48,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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G4 ETR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 G4 ETR, 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 G4 ETR registered?

G4 ETR is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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