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OX 651

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,515 mi
Last recorded147,515 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX 651
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 147,515 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 147,504 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 146,472 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 146,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 133,114 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 133,114 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 119,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 119,660 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer split. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 106,349 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 106,349 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 106,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,115 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,524 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 82,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both rear tyres have several cuts, not down cords

both rear tyres perished/cracked sidewalls

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both rear tyres have several cuts, not down cords

both rear tyres perished/cracked sidewalls

wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,351 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2012 56,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light corrosion on front discs

offside front tyres is worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2012 56,351 miles

light corrosion on front discs

offside front tyres is worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,615 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Oct 2009 36,933 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OX 651 is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OX 651, 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 OX 651 registered?

OX 651 is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is OX 651 safe to buy?

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