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GY55 ENJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,234 mi
Last recorded126,234 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ENJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 126,234 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 126,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 118,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 118,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 112,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp washer jet broken off

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rusted off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp washer jet broken off

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp washer broken

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust mounting bracket missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,779 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,846 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

exhaust rear support bracket broken away

Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,180 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 44,686 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,928 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,913 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 40,913 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 37,787 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,749 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,037 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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GY55 ENJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY55 ENJ, 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 GY55 ENJ registered?

GY55 ENJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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