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GN05 JYK

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,522 mi
Last recorded106,522 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 105,434 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 105,338 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 105,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 100,642 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 95,271 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 65,758 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 57,215 miles

E M light on

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,679 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,083 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,215 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,338 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 8,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 8,133 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 JYK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GN05 JYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN05 JYK registered?

GN05 JYK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is GN05 JYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN05 JYK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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