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P555 AAJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 AAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 130,418 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 129,097 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 127,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 126,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 126,000 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 123,139 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 123,137 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,011 miles

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 11 Aug 2017 115,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 111,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 102,930 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 99,143 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,756 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 26 Mar 2012 88,038 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but cords not visable

Fail 26 Mar 2012 88,038 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

STRONGLY ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND REAR BRAKE DISCS TO BE REPLACED VERY SOON

both rear brake discs badly corroded

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but cords not visable

Pass 24 Mar 2011 79,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 79,511 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 50,466 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 50,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P555 AAJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P555 AAJ, 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 P555 AAJ registered?

P555 AAJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is P555 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 AAJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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