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C83 FXT

2006 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,456 mi
Last recorded134,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 FXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 134,456 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 132,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 131,560 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 131,552 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 127,729 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 127,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,540 miles

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

N/S Washer Jet Poor

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 114,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 106,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between catalizers. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 94,113 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,839 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

REAR CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 74,729 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,594 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,023 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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C83 FXT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C83 FXT, 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 C83 FXT registered?

C83 FXT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is C83 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C83 FXT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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