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GV54 ZPN

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,594 mi
Last recorded107,594 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 ZPN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,594 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 103,200 miles

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

Fuel hose in engine bay perishing.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 103,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel hose in engine bay perishing.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,992 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,294 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 95,244 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,675 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 92,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,111 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 89,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,203 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 79,667 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,938 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust and mount detatched

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,583 miles

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

wear on tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 57,541 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,096 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,706 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 42,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front number plate deteriorating

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,711 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 28,585 miles

nsf osf wipers poor condition

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 ZPN is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZPN, 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 ZPN registered?

GV54 ZPN is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is GV54 ZPN safe to buy?

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