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GY55 VWL

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,885 mi
Last recorded125,885 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 VWL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2025 125,885 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 101,912 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 101,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 89,868 miles

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))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 89,868 miles

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))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 88,528 miles

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))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,512 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,884 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Dec 2018 83,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,301 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,393 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 78,371 miles

small crack in bottom drivers side of windscreen

Fail 3 Dec 2015 78,371 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

small crack in bottom drivers side of windscreen

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,122 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,107 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 68,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 46,035 miles

both rear brake dises corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,942 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 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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