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DG06 OXM

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 OXM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 112,114 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,570 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

engine management light on

rear exhaust hanger broken

traction control off warning light on

Pass 5 Sep 2015 89,158 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,840 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,840 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,535 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn.

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sill

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread depth.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 61,504 miles

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

Both front brake disc's slightly worn.

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sill

Both rear brake disc's slightly worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread depth.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,140 miles

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,666 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,358 miles

Sill covers fitted

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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DG06 OXM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DG06 OXM, 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 DG06 OXM registered?

DG06 OXM is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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