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GP05 HME

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,243 mi
Last recorded218,243 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HME
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 218,243 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 218,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 210,724 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jun 2018 210,724 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 204,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 204,461 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 193,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 179,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 165,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 151,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 136,136 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 120,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 100,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,796 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,801 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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GP05 HME is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP05 HME, 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 GP05 HME registered?

GP05 HME is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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