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GK05 VDD

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,955 mi
Last recorded55,955 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VDD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 55,955 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 55,080 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 54,102 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,179 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,005 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,064 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose resonator box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 50,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,265 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,616 miles

both front antiroll bar links play in ball joints

cracks rear tyres

slight play both front suspension arm ball joints

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,644 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,125 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,189 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 36,189 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear tyres aged

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 25,544 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,597 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,387 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 18,387 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 13,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 10,691 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 VDD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VDD, 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 GK05 VDD registered?

GK05 VDD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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