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GJ05 ENO

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,350 mi
Last recorded89,350 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ENO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,350 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 89,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,698 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 83,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 77,267 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 77,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 54,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,559 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,600 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,917 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,013 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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GJ05 ENO is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 GJ05 ENO, 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

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What year was GJ05 ENO registered?

GJ05 ENO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is GJ05 ENO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 ENO 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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