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GJ55 KYA

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,849 mi
Last recorded147,849 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 KYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 147,849 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 141,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 132,658 miles

O/S windscreen washer jet is blocked however the N/S washer jet covers a sufficant area of drivers side windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2022 131,144 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 131,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 128,833 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (corroded away) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 128,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (corroded away) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 119,825 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 113,994 miles

Exhaust brackets broken, but still adequately supported

Fail 31 Jan 2018 113,994 miles

Exhaust brackets broken, but still adequately supported

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 109,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,462 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 98,024 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 88,845 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 88,845 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,281 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,188 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,833 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 44,972 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,069 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,069 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2008 24,916 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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GJ55 KYA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJ55 KYA, 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 GJ55 KYA registered?

GJ55 KYA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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