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GN05 JYJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,356 mi
Last recorded187,356 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN05 JYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 187,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 184,168 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 184,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 181,176 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 181,176 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))

Central CAT MOUNTING JOINT TO REAR SECTION OF EXHAUIST EXCESSIVE CORRSION

Pass 13 Dec 2022 178,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 175,740 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 172,614 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 163,939 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 163,939 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 154,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 144,941 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 144,941 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 129,538 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 114,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,447 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 91,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,298 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,084 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 52,084 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JYJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

GN05 JYJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GN05 JYJ safe to buy?

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