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GY55 EOM

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,836 mi
Last recorded102,836 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 EOM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 102,836 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 98,297 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Front headlamp washer missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 95,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside indicator wing repeater lens broken

Offside Front chassis brace corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,849 miles

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

both front tyres balding on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,298 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [at both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 89,298 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [at both sides] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 85,325 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 81,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 76,925 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,451 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper split

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,375 miles

Offside Front wheel is not alloy like the rest but has same size tyre fitted

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,717 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,913 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,885 miles

front brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 43,556 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,742 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,599 miles

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

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

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 EOM is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EOM, 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 EOM registered?

GY55 EOM is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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