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CN06 TWP

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,885 mi
Last recorded172,885 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 TWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 172,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and offside front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to the left (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning juddering in operation [fan belt loose ] (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 172,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear lamp damaged

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced including attached suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 170,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 170,020 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 169,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms [front and rear ] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Offside Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms [front and rear ] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 169,101 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 157,213 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear differential //front outer mounting rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear tyres //age related cracks in tread and side walls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm to suspension hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid low

clutch pedal rubber worn

no oil in engine at start of test

Fail 11 Mar 2019 157,211 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective exhaust metal strap corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear differential //front outer mounting rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear tyres //age related cracks in tread and side walls of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm to suspension hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid low

clutch pedal rubber worn

no oil in engine at start of test

Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,289 miles

Condensation inside Nearside headlamp

Engine check light is on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 138,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Condensation inside Nearside headlamp

Engine check light is on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 123,303 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 118,958 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,304 miles

advise wipers worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,034 miles

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

advise rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,113 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 65,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 65,577 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,836 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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CN06 TWP is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CN06 TWP, 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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CN06 TWP is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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