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GL54 JZH

2005 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,572 mi
Last recorded113,572 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 JZH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,572 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,774 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,571 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 96,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in both front and rear drop links

Pass 10 Dec 2013 86,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 86,228 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,427 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,172 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 50,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 41,180 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,937 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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GL54 JZH is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GL54 JZH, 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 GL54 JZH registered?

GL54 JZH is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is GL54 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 JZH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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