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GX56 EXE

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

54,258 mi
Last recorded54,258 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 EXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 54,258 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 52,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 49,293 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 47,326 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 46,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,221 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jun 2019 44,220 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,107 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 41,398 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 39,889 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,374 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 35,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,944 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,779 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 27,549 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 24,483 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,763 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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GX56 EXE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GX56 EXE, 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 GX56 EXE registered?

GX56 EXE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is GX56 EXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX56 EXE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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