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GU05 EOR

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

186,074 mi
Last recorded186,074 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EOR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 186,074 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 181,452 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 176,998 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 173,625 miles

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

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 16 Jun 2022 170,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 166,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 162,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 158,091 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 151,752 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 146,432 miles

Nearside Front side light is getting dim

Rear exhaust is starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2016 140,671 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust bracket is starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2015 134,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 130,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 117,872 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 102,137 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 74,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,225 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 45,225 miles

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

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

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 EOR is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GU05 EOR, 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 GU05 EOR registered?

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

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