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GP54 UED

2005 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,449 mi
Last recorded198,449 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 UED
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 198,449 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 193,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 190,810 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 190,807 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 187,174 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 181,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 181,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 174,617 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 174,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 167,321 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 157,359 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 144,766 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 130,388 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 130,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 115,880 miles

offside rear tyre is low on inner edge

slight damage to nearside front tyres outer side wall

Fail 11 Feb 2014 115,717 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre is low on inner edge

slight damage to nearside front tyres outer side wall

Pass 14 Feb 2013 102,123 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,309 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,601 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,250 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres are low on tread on outer edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,660 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,475 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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GP54 UED is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GP54 UED, 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 GP54 UED registered?

GP54 UED is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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