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GD55 MVP

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,507 mi
Last recorded143,507 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD55 MVP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2021 143,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and under side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired undr arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holes in several places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

only just visible beam pattern on headlights

rear brake backing plates heavily corroded but no holes

Pass 26 Nov 2020 139,689 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 136,755 miles

Both rear brake backplates corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 136,685 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear brake backplates corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 132,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 132,024 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Blurred/wet (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Main leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 126,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On junction just before going into vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 126,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill, within railing arm mount area. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill, within trailing arm mount area. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded On junction just before going into vehicle. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,242 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 122,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,961 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,402 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,512 miles

Center exhaust mounting broken

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,385 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,422 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,959 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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GD55 MVP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GD55 MVP, 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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GD55 MVP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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