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GP05 HNB

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,387 mi
Last recorded144,387 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 HNB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 144,387 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 138,307 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, stepped in tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 138,307 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, stepped in tread and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 131,662 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 121,916 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 121,867 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 116,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,963 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 95,936 miles

both wipers starting to split

Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,346 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 67,516 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,021 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,598 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 35,573 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 HNB is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HNB, 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 HNB registered?

GP05 HNB is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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