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DU06 EOV

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,904 mi
Last recorded104,904 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 EOV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 104,904 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front and rear metal brake pipes, brake unions, brake hoses ferrules and brake mounting brackets starting to rust and heavily painted

front and rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars and front/ rear suspension struts starting to rust

inner sill panels, rear chassis, rear boot floor, rear inner wheel arches and rear suspension top mountings rusty and heavily undersealed

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

rear subframe and mountings rusty and heavily under sealed

underside of vehicle starting to rust and heavily under sealed

Fail 24 Jul 2026 104,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front and rear metal brake pipes, brake unions, brake hoses ferrules and brake mounting brackets starting to rust and heavily painted

front and rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

front antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars and front/ rear suspension struts starting to rust

inner sill panels, rear chassis, rear boot floor, rear inner wheel arches and rear suspension top mountings rusty and heavily undersealed

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

offside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

rear subframe and mountings rusty and heavily under sealed

underside of vehicle starting to rust and heavily under sealed

Pass 22 Aug 2025 100,158 miles

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front and rear metal brake pipes, brake unions, brake hoses ferrules and brake mounting brackets starting to rust and heavily painted

front and rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

front antiroll bar

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars and front/ rear suspension struts starting to rust

inner sill panels, rear chassis, rear boot floor, rear inner wheel arches and rear suspension top mountings rusty and heavily undersealed

nearside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear subframe and mountings rusty and heavily under sealed

underside of vehicle starting to rust and heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,207 miles

front and rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

front and rear metal brake pipes, brake unions, brake hoses ferrules and brake mounting brackets starting to rust and heavily painted

front and rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

front inner brake pads wearing low

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars and front/ rear suspension struts starting to rust

inner sill panels, rear chassis, rear boot floor, rear inner wheel arches and rear suspension top mountings rusty and heavily undersealed

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement and mounting bushes starting to wear

rear subframe and mountings rusty and heavily under sealed

underside of vehicle starting to rust and heavily under sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2023 90,821 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes, brake unions, brake hoses ferrules and brake mounting brackets starting to rust and heavily painted

front and rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

front antiroll bar link rods slight movement and mounting bushes starting to wear

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear antiroll bars and front/ rear suspension struts starting to rust

inner sill panels, rear chassis, rear boot floor, rear inner wheel arches and rear suspension top mountings rusty and heavily undersealed

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

rear subframe and mountings rusty and heavily under sealed

underside of vehicle starting to rust and heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2022 87,338 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear outers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 87,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket insecur by corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged bracket insecre by corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer wearing on edge and deteriorating

drivers window does not operate

under vehicle covered in mud

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2021 80,773 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off stuck on with tape (0.1 (a))

The under side of the car is dirty

Fail 7 Jul 2021 80,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe to brake hose retaining bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off stuck on with tape (0.1 (a))

The under side of the car is dirty

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,826 miles

The under side of the car is dirty

Pass 12 Jul 2019 74,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill rotted around suspension mount rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Rear handbrake squeaking

Fail 13 Feb 2019 72,260 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rotted around suspension mount rotted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill rotted around suspension mount rusty

Rear chassis rusty

Rear handbrake squeaking

Pass 25 Jan 2018 67,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,277 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 57,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,486 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 47,406 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 42,082 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,247 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 31,247 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,668 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

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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DU06 EOV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DU06 EOV, 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 DU06 EOV registered?

DU06 EOV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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