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166D703

2006 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,167 mi
Last recorded134,167 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration166D703
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 134,167 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,745 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Oct 2020 125,839 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 124,157 miles

Head lamp aim converters fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2019 124,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Head lamp aim converters fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,999 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 119,998 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDE, (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH SIDE. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,420 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,616 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,256 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 73,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,581 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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166D703 is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 166D703, 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 166D703 registered?

166D703 is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is 166D703 safe to buy?

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