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GF54 XCU

2005 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,553 mi
Last recorded134,553 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XCU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 134,553 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,488 miles

advise oil leak

advise security of both osr and nsr flexible brake hoses

Pass 13 Nov 2021 122,937 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 115,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 100,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,185 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 94,185 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,338 miles

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

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

Pass 10 May 2016 82,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX AT SEAM (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SHORT ANTI ROLLBAR LINK (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,703 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 76,703 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 68,315 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 61,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,827 miles

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

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 54,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 2 Mar 2011 47,515 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 47,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 37,883 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 29,125 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,365 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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GF54 XCU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF54 XCU, 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 GF54 XCU registered?

GF54 XCU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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