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M999 FCJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,722 mi
Last recorded145,722 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM999 FCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 145,722 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,239 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 134,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 124,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,172 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 111,148 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,480 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 95,859 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,803 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 80,883 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 75,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,097 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 57,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 48,103 miles

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut in tread

Pass 31 May 2011 40,011 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 29,070 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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M999 FCJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M999 FCJ, 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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M999 FCJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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