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GK05 GVJ

2005 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,124 mi
Last recorded90,124 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 GVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 90,124 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 77,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 77,029 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 75,479 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 73,301 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 72,255 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,990 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 70,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,552 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,303 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,768 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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GK05 GVJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GK05 GVJ, 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

How do I check the history of GK05 GVJ?

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What year was GK05 GVJ registered?

GK05 GVJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is GK05 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK05 GVJ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK05 GVJ have outstanding finance?

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