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CE56 GZO

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 GZO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 97,432 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 95,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 89,152 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,316 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 84,316 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 79,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 77,740 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,414 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,965 miles

neaside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,152 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2015 61,380 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,298 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,799 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,715 miles

both rear tyres wearing at edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 24,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wear inner and outer edges left front tyre

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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CE56 GZO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CE56 GZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE56 GZO registered?

CE56 GZO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is CE56 GZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE56 GZO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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