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DK06 ZBR

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,215 mi
Last recorded127,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 ZBR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 127,215 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 126,190 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 126,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 125,350 miles

Front Exhaust flange heavily corroded.

Outer sill covers fitted, unable to test for corrosion on outer sills.

Fail 26 Feb 2020 125,346 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both From Floor To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Exhaust joint badly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 124,171 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,996 miles

Plasic covers not allowing for full inspection of outer sills

Fail 26 Feb 2018 121,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Plasic covers not allowing for full inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Feb 2017 119,535 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 119,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,228 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2015 106,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 106,105 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,384 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,324 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2009 38,819 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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DK06 ZBR is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DK06 ZBR, 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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DK06 ZBR is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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