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GU05 EOX

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,905 mi
Last recorded163,905 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 EOX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 163,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 160,166 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 160,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 156,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 143,671 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 143,625 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 137,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 130,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 May 2021 130,232 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 May 2019 112,311 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 112,307 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2018 98,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 86,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 72,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Apr 2016 72,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,867 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges

nsf headlamp washer broken

Fail 1 Apr 2015 59,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner and outer edges

nsf headlamp washer broken

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 42,404 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,322 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 7 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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GU05 EOX is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EOX, 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 EOX is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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