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AD55 TXJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

87,764 mi
Last recorded87,764 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 TXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,764 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 87,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mounting (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mounting (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 86,460 miles

Underside muddy

Pass 9 Feb 2024 84,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 84,477 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld broken around front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,265 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated but still legible

Fail 3 Feb 2023 82,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate deteriorated but still legible

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,180 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 80,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 77,708 miles

Nearside Rear lamp assembly full of water

Rear number plate damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2021 77,708 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp assembly full of water

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,792 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2020 73,792 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2019 68,361 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,903 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,867 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,145 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 45,144 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,750 miles

O/S/R Tyre; appears more worn to centre, because of tread design

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,938 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,965 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,467 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 21,325 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,098 miles

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

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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AD55 TXJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AD55 TXJ, 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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What year was AD55 TXJ registered?

AD55 TXJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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