MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light not working
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn in inner edges
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth getting low
windscreen cracked drivers side bottom corner
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
small crack in bottom drivers side of windscreen
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
small crack in bottom drivers side of windscreen
n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit *** advise attention ***
o/s/r tyre tread getting low at 2 mm
slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear brake dises corroded
n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)
o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm
plastic outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear brake dises corroded
n/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention)
o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm
plastic outer sill covers fitted
fair amount of front brake imbalance at 24%
n/s/f tyre has some damage to outer side wall (Advise attention)
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
n/s/f and o/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes have some movement
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f tyr wearing on inner edge and tread depth getting low (Advise attention)
unable to test n/s/r seat belt as baby seat fitted
both rear brake dises corroding
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 VWL is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VWL, 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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GY55 VWL is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 December 2005.
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