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555 BAM

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

32,048 mi
Last recorded32,048 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 BAM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 32,048 miles

General corrosion on all suspension components

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 32,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

General corrosion on all suspension components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 29,195 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion underside in places

harsh corrosion to o/s/f secondary support arm

head light aim only just met requirements

mud underside / borderline rejection

Fail 5 Sep 2024 29,195 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion underside in places

harsh corrosion to o/s/f secondary support arm

head light aim only just met requirements

mud underside / borderline rejection

Pass 11 Aug 2023 25,392 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 25,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 24,223 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undercarriage and suspension components undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,174 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 24,152 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 24,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under carriage and all components under sealed

Pass 8 Jun 2018 23,386 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 22,782 miles

under carriage and components under sealed

Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,525 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,365 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 19,366 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,807 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,396 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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555 BAM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 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 555 BAM, 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 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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555 BAM is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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