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GF55 UXS

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,953 mi
Last recorded112,953 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 UXS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 112,953 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 102,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,181 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Nov 2016 93,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,539 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 75,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

bonnet safety catch stuck open

Fail 25 Nov 2013 67,811 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,811 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 59,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,530 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 51,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,576 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 42,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 35,569 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,467 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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GF55 UXS is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF55 UXS, 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

How do I check the history of GF55 UXS?

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What year was GF55 UXS registered?

GF55 UXS is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is GF55 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 UXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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