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DU56 CXE

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,555 mi
Last recorded161,555 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 CXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 161,555 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 148,586 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 147,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect manufactured for non uk roads. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect manufactured for non uk roads. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 125,117 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,486 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 121,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 117,659 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,212 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 100,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorating.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,766 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bind on manual rotation

Offside Rear Wheel bind on manual rotation

Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,766 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bind on manual rotation

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bind on manual rotation

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,034 miles

Offside Front Mirror cover missing and damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,272 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,079 miles

Both front brake discs lightly scored

Pass 8 Aug 2013 45,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 45,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 37,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,429 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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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DU56 CXE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DU56 CXE, 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 DU56 CXE registered?

DU56 CXE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is DU56 CXE safe to buy?

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