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M333 CTM

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,672 mi
Last recorded119,672 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 CTM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear all suspension parts rusted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,503 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 114,064 miles

Nearside Front spot light not working

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all front and rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 111,963 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

brake fluid level low

gaiters and rubber bushes starting to perish

Fail 10 Feb 2020 111,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

brake fluid level low

gaiters and rubber bushes starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2019 109,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake reserve travel requires adjustment

outstanding re call on this vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,748 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake reserve travel requires adjustment

outstanding re call on this vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2018 106,864 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,863 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

mil light iluminated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 101,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

mil light iluminated

Fail 10 Jan 2017 101,888 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

mil light iluminated

Pass 1 Feb 2016 97,786 miles

child seat fitted

mil light illuminated but emissions ok

Fail 1 Feb 2016 97,786 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted

mil light illuminated but emissions ok

Pass 22 Jan 2015 92,727 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,524 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2013 70,562 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 51,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 46,510 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,097 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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M333 CTM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M333 CTM, 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 M333 CTM registered?

M333 CTM is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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