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AV06 HWW

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,268 mi
Last recorded194,268 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 HWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 194,268 miles

sill covers and slight underside corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2024 194,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

sill covers and slight underside corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2022 185,603 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general surface corrosion through out underneath of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 185,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced damaged water in headlight effecting light out put and aim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general surface corrosion through out underneath of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 180,135 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 167,677 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle joint at front corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 167,677 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective middle joint at front corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 151,716 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,851 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 123,272 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 123,272 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 107,563 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 107,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 92,555 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 92,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 74,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 74,761 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 57,283 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 57,283 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,808 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,702 miles

both front and both rear tyres worn on very edges off tread

front brake pads very low

n/s/r shock absorber starting to leak very slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,181 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 26,553 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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AV06 HWW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV06 HWW, 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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AV06 HWW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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