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GV54 AJU

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

92,272 mi
Last recorded92,272 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 AJU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 92,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 84,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 71,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,399 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2020 58,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & both sidewalls perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & both sidewalls perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2020 58,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge & both sidewalls perishing

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge & both sidewalls perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2019 55,361 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 46,333 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,346 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,831 miles

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

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

NSF tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,993 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 29,427 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,079 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,689 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges tread cut as deep

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,559 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 16,670 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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GV54 AJU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GV54 AJU, 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 GV54 AJU registered?

GV54 AJU is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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