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GK55 WYZ

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,438 mi
Last recorded175,438 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 175,438 miles

Engine managment light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 175,437 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine managment light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 164,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 164,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 153,484 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,526 miles

engine management light on

Fail 16 Sep 2014 130,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,665 miles

e/m/l on

nicks in wiper ends

Fail 2 Oct 2013 111,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

e/m/l on

nicks in wiper ends

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,187 miles

management light on

Fail 16 Aug 2012 86,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,925 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,271 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,109 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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GK55 WYZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GK55 WYZ, 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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GK55 WYZ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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