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166D724

2006 Subaru Forester

Beige Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,192 mi
Last recorded148,192 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration166D724
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,192 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 148,192 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 146,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 146,568 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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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166D724 is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Beige with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 166D724, 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 166D724 registered?

166D724 is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is 166D724 safe to buy?

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