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J222 CTS

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,978 mi
Last recorded129,978 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 CTS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 129,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill under sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 126,790 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 126,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount/bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber housing corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount/bush deteriorating (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 124,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 116,882 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 109,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,178 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 104,177 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,388 miles

brake pipes at rear union corroded

nearside rear drop link slight play

Pass 3 May 2018 87,776 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 87,759 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 76,925 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 76,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded onto rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,922 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded onto rear flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,257 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,253 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,741 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,441 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 34,408 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,989 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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J222 CTS is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 J222 CTS, 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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J222 CTS is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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