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G9 BDP

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests49 (38 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate77.6%

Mileage

152,697 mi
Last recorded152,697 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 BDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

38 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 152,697 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 166,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 151,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 160,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 149,568 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 153,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 147,703 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 147,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 145,927 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 141,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 141,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 142,974 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 135,337 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 140,279 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 120,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 119,860 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 119,853 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,732 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 114,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 114,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,510 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 134,510 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 110,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 124,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 124,812 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,834 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 116,289 miles

child seat fitted o/s/r belt

o/s/r number plate light is dim

Fail 29 Jun 2015 116,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted o/s/r belt

o/s/r number plate light is dim

Pass 6 Aug 2014 102,572 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 106,153 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 106,153 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,125 miles

slight corrosion of under body variouse parts

Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,659 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,642 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 76,919 miles

NS & OS front tryes wearing om inner edges

NS & OS rear shock absorbers have slight play in shaft

Fail 2 Aug 2010 83,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,084 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 77,213 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 77,213 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,444 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 68,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,953 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 48,953 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 60,706 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 49,737 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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G9 BDP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.6%.

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 G9 BDP, 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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G9 BDP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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