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GF56 COJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,505 mi
Last recorded93,505 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 COJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 93,505 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,480 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2024 93,480 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2022 91,170 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 91,170 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 77,965 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,713 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 68,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,539 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 65,537 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning Very stiff in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,121 miles

Engine management light on

Upper rear brake light not working presume not connected

Pass 13 Dec 2016 55,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 47,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 35,492 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,445 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,171 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,949 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 28,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,418 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,199 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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GF56 COJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF56 COJ, 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 GF56 COJ registered?

GF56 COJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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