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GD55 NHV

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,471 mi
Last recorded108,471 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD55 NHV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 108,471 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 106,680 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,503 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 98,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,493 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,358 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 73,358 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet catch sticking/stiff (lubricated) (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,024 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,024 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 NHV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD55 NHV, 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 GD55 NHV?

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What year was GD55 NHV registered?

GD55 NHV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is GD55 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD55 NHV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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