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SB05 GGK

2005 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 GGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 95,006 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,476 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,244 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 70,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

rear suspension corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2017 70,798 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear suspension corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outside edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers over door sills

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Jul 2016 70,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outside edge and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers over door sills

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 70,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition front number plate

covers over doorsills

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 70,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition front number plate

covers over doorsills

engine oil low

front brake pads look low

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 70,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn, o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn, o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,374 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 64,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust centre mount detached, but exhaust system is adequately supported

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 59,388 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,388 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,348 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 54,304 miles

Offside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 48,740 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 48,715 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,372 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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SB05 GGK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SB05 GGK, 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 SB05 GGK registered?

SB05 GGK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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