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SP05 GJK

2005 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,732 mi
Last recorded128,732 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Forester85,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 GJK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 128,732 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 128,732 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,353 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under body under sealed

Fail 30 Sep 2020 123,353 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under body under sealed

Pass 4 Oct 2019 118,347 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under body undersealed

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,042 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 110,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 110,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,720 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,389 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 68,795 miles

dampness around gearbox

eml on

front brake discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded and muddy

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,836 miles

An oil leak exists at nearside driveshaft oil seal(gearbox seal).Both front rollbar links have slight play.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,684 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,177 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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SP05 GJK is a 2005 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP05 GJK, 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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SP05 GJK is a 2005 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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