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GK55 WZV

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,061 mi
Last recorded115,061 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 WZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 115,061 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 105,418 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,306 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 93,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 84,016 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 84,016 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 72,901 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,291 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 50,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,947 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 32,797 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 31,937 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 31,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,020 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,847 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,369 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,952 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,207 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 20,419 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 WZV is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GK55 WZV, 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 WZV registered?

GK55 WZV is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GK55 WZV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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