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T22 FXT

2006 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,942 mi
Last recorded127,942 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT22 FXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 127,942 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 124,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 115,208 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 115,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 104,347 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,088 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,225 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 88,162 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,355 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)

front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake pads appear worn

Fail 14 Jul 2016 78,119 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

front brake pads and discs worn

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,275 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,020 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 26,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,994 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,052 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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T22 FXT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T22 FXT, 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 T22 FXT registered?

T22 FXT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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