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GY55 VVU

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

211,729 mi
Last recorded211,729 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 211,729 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 210,384 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 206,040 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 196,119 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 180,797 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 179,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine check light on

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 160,045 miles

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

both rear and off side front tyres wearing on edges

brake fluid low

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

near side front sidelight detiorating

slight damage to screen

Fail 28 Sep 2015 160,045 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear and off side front tyres wearing on edges

brake fluid low

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

near side front sidelight detiorating

slight damage to screen

Pass 3 Sep 2014 130,967 miles

EML ON

Fail 3 Sep 2014 130,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML ON

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2013 109,726 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front and near side rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 96,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 6 Sep 2012 96,568 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 82,744 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,748 miles

windscreen has a crack outside swept zone

Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,288 miles

damage to windscreen outside swept area and not in zone a

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,916 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

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 VVU is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY55 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

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

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