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CE06 TSO

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,073 mi
Last recorded137,073 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE06 TSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 137,073 miles

Center front exhaust flange heavily corroded

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, top mount bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 137,073 miles

Center front exhaust flange heavily corroded

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, top mount bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 136,966 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle over heating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 135,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 133,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 132,418 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,428 miles

covers on sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2022 131,428 miles

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

covers on sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Mar 2021 129,599 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,936 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 126,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 122,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,956 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 113,443 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 111,888 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 109,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 107,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,632 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 98,632 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 74,718 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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CE06 TSO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CE06 TSO, 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 CE06 TSO registered?

CE06 TSO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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