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G8 GUM

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,164 mi
Last recorded120,164 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 GUM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 120,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near upper spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside slight damage to headlamp

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 120,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 119,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 118,042 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 117,502 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 112,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 107,800 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 14 Mar 2019 107,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads look low.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,697 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlamp discoloured

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,452 miles

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)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to excessive

Fail 14 Jul 2015 82,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,547 miles

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,641 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 70,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,832 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre valve perished

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,512 miles

windscreen cracked at nearside

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,319 miles

see advisory no:-583691670270

Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges tread not cut as deep and tyre worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn heavy on edges tread not cut as deep and tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn inner edge tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre worn heavy inner edge tread not cut as deep and tyre worn close to legal limit

rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,228 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,107 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 GUM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GUM, 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 G8 GUM registered?

G8 GUM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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