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FE55 CXX

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,741 mi
Last recorded166,741 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 CXX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 166,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting plate corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 165,424 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 165,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 163,302 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside ands offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both nearside and offside rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 163,301 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside ands offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both nearside and offside rear trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both nearside and offside rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 159,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,862 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 153,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also very worn on inner edge 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 153,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension/broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also very worn on inner edge 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2020 152,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin boarder line pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded and has minor leak of exhaust gases

headlight washers not working

Fail 10 Mar 2020 152,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 150,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 137,409 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 124,753 miles

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

front inner pads appear low

o/s/r brake pads worn thin

Pass 7 Apr 2016 112,218 miles

both rear spring cups corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 112,207 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear spring cups corroded

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2015 97,775 miles

front and rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,896 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,409 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 66,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,457 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,623 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,329 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,325 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre side wall

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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FE55 CXX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FE55 CXX, 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 FE55 CXX registered?

FE55 CXX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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