2006 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · AF06 XKW

The Subaru Forester passed its most recent MOT on 18 November 2022 at 152,255 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the point of its last assessment. The vehicle has not been tested since, leaving a gap of over three and a half years to the current date of 8 July 2026, so its present roadworthiness cannot be confirmed from this record alone. Recorded mileage rose from 145,601 at the 17 November 2021 test to 152,255 by 16 November 2022, a modest 6,654 miles in twelve months that aligns with the approximate 7,600 miles per year average for a 2006 model. The history is sparse, with only three entries across two years and no advisories or recorded wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs, or suspension bushes. The failed test on 16 November 2022 at identical mileage with no defects listed suggests an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, corrected two days later. A buyer should commission a fresh MOT and physical inspection before purchase. The absence of flagged corrosion, exhaust emissions issues, or structural integrity concerns in the record is encouraging, but standing time since late 2022 risks dormant problems. Check for seized suspension components, degraded rubber bushes, and surface rust on chassis legs given the vehicle's age and low recent use. Prior owners appear to have maintained basic statutory compliance, yet the thin history offers little insight into drivetrain or braking condition at 152,255 miles. Treat the clean record as a baseline, not assurance, and verify caliper operation, coil spring condition, and underbody corrosion on sight.