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GN05 HTU

2005 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,784 mi
Last recorded73,784 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 HTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 73,784 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 59,750 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 59,727 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (Also within suspension mounting) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 56,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 51,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 51,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 48,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,082 miles

Minor exhaust leak - Emissions not affected

Fail 11 Jul 2019 46,082 miles

Minor exhaust leak - Emissions not affected

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on exhaust

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,677 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,026 miles

Front anti roll bar slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower arm slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower arm slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,727 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,011 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 35,180 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

small split in nearside front wiper

Fail 21 Feb 2012 35,180 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

small split in nearside front wiper

Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,185 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 33,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,202 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 31,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,900 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,859 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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GN05 HTU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GN05 HTU, 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 GN05 HTU registered?

GN05 HTU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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