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GU05 EOO

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,148 mi
Last recorded160,148 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 160,148 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 160,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted offside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 157,837 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 157,836 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 155,312 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all linkage corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails / floor pan / inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 153,047 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 150,569 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 150,557 miles

Emissions not tested engine will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 147,281 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 143,555 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 143,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edege (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 139,667 miles

rear suspension very soft and poor rebound

Pass 18 Nov 2015 136,037 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 133,583 miles

front tyres perished

rear exhaust mount detached but not insercure

Fail 4 Dec 2014 133,578 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front tyres perished

rear exhaust mount detached but not insercure

Pass 9 Dec 2013 130,816 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 124,587 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut in offside front tyre close to cords

Pass 26 Oct 2011 109,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 94,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 76,121 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 61,287 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,287 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,572 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,572 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GU05 EOO 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 70.8%.

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 GU05 EOO, 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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GU05 EOO is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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