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GX06 AOU

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,439 mi
Last recorded74,439 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 AOU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 74,439 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s top mounts perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front fog lights not working

Pass 22 Nov 2024 72,651 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 72,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,615 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning And damage (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 69,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning And slight damage (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2021 67,914 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,567 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 62,173 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,215 miles

Engine light on

N/S/R Tyre starting to get low on tread in centre and N/S/F tyre starting to get low on tread on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 55,430 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 52,248 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,788 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 44,788 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,434 miles

front brake pads 70% worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 35,434 miles

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

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,755 miles

n/s/f tyre low outside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,228 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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GX06 AOU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GX06 AOU, 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 GX06 AOU registered?

GX06 AOU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is GX06 AOU safe to buy?

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