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GK55 WZH

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,271 mi
Last recorded110,271 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WZH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,271 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 110,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 99,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 88,699 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,850 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside rear wheel arch rubber trim insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,496 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 38,373 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,423 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 WZH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GK55 WZH, 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 GK55 WZH registered?

GK55 WZH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is GK55 WZH safe to buy?

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