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AF06 XKW

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,255 mi
Last recorded152,255 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 XKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 152,255 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 152,255 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 145,601 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 135,871 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 135,851 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in front of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine noise on starting

Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,905 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 126,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,035 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,355 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,355 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear box mountings broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 98,773 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 86,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 64,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,970 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,621 miles

front discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,282 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,150 miles

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

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

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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AF06 XKW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF06 XKW, 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 AF06 XKW registered?

AF06 XKW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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