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GV54 ZPD

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,358 mi
Last recorded74,358 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 ZPD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 74,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 71,219 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket damage/system is supported

Fail 10 Mar 2025 71,219 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust bracket damage/system is supported

Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,427 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit(2mm)/worn on inner and outer edge/205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhuast bracket damage

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust bracket damage/system is supported

Fail 9 Mar 2023 66,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust bracket damage/system is supported

Pass 19 Mar 2022 64,723 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken but exhaust is secured. (6.1.2 (a))

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

undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 61,902 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 61,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,692 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,670 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 58,670 miles

Nearside 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 57,447 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 54,136 miles

205/70/15 N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 2 Mar 2013 49,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2011 40,523 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,045 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,721 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 ZPD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

GV54 ZPD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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