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MP55 GOJ

2005 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,174 mi
Last recorded124,174 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 GOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,174 miles

Both front tyres are worn heavily on the inner edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,540 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,692 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,957 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 110,215 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,842 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 97,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 82,336 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 82,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 75,974 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 71,396 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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MP55 GOJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MP55 GOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MP55 GOJ registered?

MP55 GOJ is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is MP55 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP55 GOJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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