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GL05 YOK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,787 mi
Last recorded121,787 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 YOK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 121,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting slight cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction block (1.1.11 (c))

slight general underbody corrosion at rear and both rear inner wheel arches

Fail 11 Aug 2026 121,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting slight cracking/perishing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction block (1.1.11 (c))

slight general underbody corrosion at rear and both rear inner wheel arches

Pass 4 Aug 2025 114,899 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,936 miles

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting slight cracking/deterioration

Pass 10 Aug 2023 101,914 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 94,774 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 73,129 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,650 miles

Nearside rear tyre on the legal limit.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,390 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,814 miles

Minor play in rear diff mounting bushes

Slight play in front antiroll bar.

Slight play in rear antiroll bar

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 51,486 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,703 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,670 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 37,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 27,548 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 20,811 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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GL05 YOK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 GL05 YOK, 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 GL05 YOK registered?

GL05 YOK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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