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66 GXT

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

170,878 mi
Last recorded170,878 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 GXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 170,878 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 161,444 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 161,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 152,428 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 152,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets partially blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 141,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 25 Jul 2022 141,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2021 134,264 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2021 134,264 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2020 123,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre to rear exhaust deteriorated

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,743 miles

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge 215/60/16

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 114,743 miles

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

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge 215/60/16

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

suspension components generally have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,969 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken, system still secure

Fail 14 Jul 2017 97,969 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust bracket broken, system still secure

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,169 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken, system still secure

Fail 29 Jul 2016 89,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken, system still secure

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,723 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 79,817 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,996 miles

front brake pads wearing low front brake discs slightly corroded front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,768 miles

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

both rear tyres side walls cracking

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jul 2011 45,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres side walls cracking

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2010 37,312 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking-no cords exposed

Fail 21 Jul 2010 37,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracking-no cords exposed

Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,798 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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66 GXT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 66 GXT, 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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66 GXT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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