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GX51 SXY

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,882 mi
Last recorded96,882 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 SXY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,882 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2014 83,560 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 82,986 miles

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 68,880 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,514 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,055 miles

al discs pads very low

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2011 37,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

al discs pads very low

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,527 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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GX51 SXY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX51 SXY, 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 GX51 SXY registered?

GX51 SXY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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