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GF05 FOV

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FOV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 130,001 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 129,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 128,210 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 126,062 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 123,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 123,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 120,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,905 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 112,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 105,530 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 97,897 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,787 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,517 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,535 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 74,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Jan 2011 66,260 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 5 Jan 2011 66,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,380 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 63,125 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 160,285 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 124,262 miles

High level stop lamp only partially working

Nearside rear tyre centre tread wearing low

Offside rear tyre outer tread wearing low

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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GF05 FOV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF05 FOV, 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 GF05 FOV registered?

GF05 FOV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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