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EK55 VCE

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,011 mi
Last recorded154,011 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VCE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 154,011 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 154,011 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 148,506 miles

Headlamp glasses deteriorated, o/s pattern poor.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 139,123 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills

o/s beam pattern poor.

Pass 13 Dec 2022 131,136 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 122,864 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlight.

Fail 6 Dec 2021 122,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

condensation in n/s headlight.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,167 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 102,293 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,652 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 86,838 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 86,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 77,855 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 70,751 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 70,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 63,326 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,314 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 56,314 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise 4 wheel alignment

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to screamers

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2012 48,226 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise 4 wheel alignment

front brake discs worn

front brake pads close to screamers

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,201 miles

advise 4 wheel alignment

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 38,201 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

advise 4 wheel alignment

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 32,608 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,072 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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EK55 VCE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc 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 EK55 VCE, 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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EK55 VCE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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