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AJ53 EES

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

190,289 mi
Last recorded190,289 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 190,289 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oily

Pass 7 Dec 2024 185,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 185,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 181,972 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyres more worn on outer edges

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 181,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear tyres more worn on outer edges

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 167,867 miles

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

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

Rear tyres more worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2021 153,916 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,955 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 146,208 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 137,612 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 137,607 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust mount bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,865 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 20 Sep 2016 122,860 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,907 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 112,907 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 101,303 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 101,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,467 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 81,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,050 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 56,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,321 miles

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

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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AJ53 EES is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ53 EES, 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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AJ53 EES is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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