MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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)
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
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
EML ON
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
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
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
near side rear tyre wearing on edges
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
windscreen has a crack outside swept zone
damage to windscreen outside swept area and not in zone a
all 4 tyres close to limit
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is GY55 VVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GY55 VVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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