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L555 RJX

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

174,582 mi
Last recorded174,582 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 RJX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 174,582 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 174,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed at suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 168,137 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 161,826 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 161,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 154,578 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 154,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 146,694 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 143,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear wheel arches have been welded and coated in sealer but look to be repaired properly

both sills at rear have been welded and coated in sealer

Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,463 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 135,463 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 122,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,246 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all metal brake pipes covered in sealer

exhaust centre section deteriorated

plastic sill trims and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2017 114,246 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all metal brake pipes covered in sealer

exhaust centre section deteriorated

plastic sill trims and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes covered in sealer (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

plastic sill trims fitted at the time of test.

the engine MIL light was on at the time of test

the exhaust system is becoming corroded & detoirated

Fail 15 Jan 2016 104,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes covered in sealer (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

plastic sill trims fitted at the time of test.

the engine MIL light was on at the time of test

the exhaust system is becoming corroded & detoirated

Pass 8 Jan 2015 98,214 miles

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)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated at time of test

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect both outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all the metal brake pipes are covered in a protective coating & sealer at the time of test.

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic gaurds / trims are fitted at the time of test.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 91,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all the metal brake pipes are covered in a protective coating & sealer at the time of test.

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic gaurds / trims are fitted at the time of test.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

the underneath of the vehicle is becoming dirty that a full inspection was made difficult.

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims / gaurds fitted at the time of test.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

the underneath of the vehicle is becoming dirty that a full inspection was made difficult.

un-able to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic trims / gaurds fitted at the time of test.

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,242 miles

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 11 Jan 2011 68,032 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,806 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 55,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 40,148 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 40,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L555 RJX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L555 RJX, 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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L555 RJX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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