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GU05 EPA

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,988 mi
Last recorded104,988 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 104,988 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))

Fail 12 May 2026 104,988 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 97,778 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,005 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 89,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 79,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,911 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder............................. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,861 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 71,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 60,259 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 47,521 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,572 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,160 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 EPA is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EPA, 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 GU05 EPA registered?

GU05 EPA is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is GU05 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 EPA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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