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DG06 OXN

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,372 mi
Last recorded146,372 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG06 OXN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 146,372 miles

under body corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 138,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 131,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 126,805 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 126,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 124,186 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 124,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 113,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 113,473 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 108,184 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 89,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,631 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 75,631 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

h/brake travel high

Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,756 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,840 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

brake discs worn

front exhaust heat shield rattles

Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,947 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS OVER 50% WORN

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,946 miles

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

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

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 OXN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG06 OXN, 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 OXN registered?

DG06 OXN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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