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DE55 OFM

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,666 mi
Last recorded174,666 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 174,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 165,361 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 161,089 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 157,209 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 157,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested binding on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 147,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 135,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 135,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 119,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 99,373 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 99,373 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,445 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,652 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 71,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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 17 Feb 2012 64,440 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 54,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,066 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 27,684 miles

spare/ nearside rear and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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DE55 OFM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc lpg 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 DE55 OFM, 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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DE55 OFM is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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