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GF55 UXP

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,794 mi
Last recorded164,794 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 164,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 154,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 146,541 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 139,606 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 139,606 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 119,060 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 119,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 90,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 53,360 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 45,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,389 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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GF55 UXP is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF55 UXP, 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 GF55 UXP registered?

GF55 UXP is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is GF55 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 UXP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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