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GM05 BHD

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,706 mi
Last recorded93,706 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 BHD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 93,706 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 93,466 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 92,222 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 92,222 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,895 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,935 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 88,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,713 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,408 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,223 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 81,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,080 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,871 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 74,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,437 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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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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GM05 BHD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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