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GX05 TLJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 TLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 80,675 miles

General surface corrosion under side

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,591 miles

No view of the brake pad thickness

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight wear to the front wiper blades

Slight wear to the rear brake discs

Pass 31 May 2018 71,023 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear wearing service advise limits. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak Coolant level below minimum. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to sidewall and between tread channels. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus age related cracking to sidewalls and between tread channels. N/S and O/S. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,656 miles

OSF antiroll bar link gaitor slight split

Pass 15 Feb 2016 56,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,031 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 45,482 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished on side walls

Pass 4 May 2013 43,131 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,622 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,046 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,329 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,383 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 18,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,438 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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GX05 TLJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GX05 TLJ, 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 GX05 TLJ registered?

GX05 TLJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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