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DC06 FUV

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC06 FUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 100,158 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,863 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,065 miles

Both front tyres have a worn inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 64,811 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 60,799 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,853 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 38,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,553 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2014 22,374 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,279 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,205 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface pitting and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges center 3/4 ok at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,964 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

muddy around wheel arches

o/s front tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5mm centre)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 11,964 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

muddy around wheel arches

o/s front tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5mm centre)

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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DC06 FUV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DC06 FUV, 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 DC06 FUV registered?

DC06 FUV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 April 2006.

Is DC06 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC06 FUV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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