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GY05 XGG

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,853 mi
Last recorded129,853 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 129,853 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 129,853 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 128,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 128,879 miles

Under body rust

Pass 5 Aug 2021 127,636 miles

Exhaust unit corroded

Front both suspension corroded

Rear both suspension corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 127,634 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up both (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust unit corroded

Front both suspension corroded

Rear both suspension corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 127,616 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 127,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 127,022 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 126,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 122,684 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 122,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 117,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 117,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 114,998 miles

item removed from a zone during of test..

Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,691 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Aug 2013 109,620 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 107,746 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 107,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 94,838 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 80,019 miles

various chips in screen

Fail 26 May 2009 64,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 64,504 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,969 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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GY05 XGG 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 70.8%.

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 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 GY05 XGG, 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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GY05 XGG is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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