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G8 DHC

2005 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,743 mi
Last recorded158,743 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 DHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 158,743 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 156,209 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 154,173 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 151,152 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 145,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 140,382 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 135,567 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 127,928 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,720 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 112,035 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 101,997 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,438 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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G8 DHC is a 2005 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G8 DHC, 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

How do I check the history of G8 DHC?

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What year was G8 DHC registered?

G8 DHC is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is G8 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 DHC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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