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GY55 EOD

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,847 mi
Last recorded91,847 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 EOD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2022 91,847 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,950 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 83,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,982 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 80,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 77,383 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,128 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,295 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 69,277 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,597 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,611 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 39,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside side repeater damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,119 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 EOD is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY55 EOD, 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 EOD registered?

GY55 EOD is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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