MOT Status
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93,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front top shock mount is starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front shock top mount is starting to deteriorate
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels on vehicle
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front top shock mount is starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front shock top mount is starting to deteriorate
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels on vehicle
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges and side wall damaged
Offside headlamp lens deteriorating affecting beam pattern
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre cracking and deteriorating
Offside headlamp lens deteriorated slightly affecting beam patern
Rear both tyres cracking and deteriorating
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
tyres over stretched for width of wheels
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre cracking and deteriorating
Offside headlamp lens deteriorated slightly affecting beam patern
Rear both tyres cracking and deteriorating
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
tyres over stretched for width of wheels
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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GM05 BHD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 GM05 BHD, 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 GM05 BHD registered?
GM05 BHD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2005.
Is GM05 BHD safe to buy?
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