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DU06 FGD

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,790 mi
Last recorded126,790 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 FGD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 126,790 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 126,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 126,783 miles

Central Front Outer Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Outer Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Outer Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Outer Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 126,783 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jan 2017 126,783 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 126,783 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 115,919 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 115,919 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 94,704 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 94,704 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 70,809 miles

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,809 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 52,712 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 45,560 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,505 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,213 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FGD is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU06 FGD, 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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DU06 FGD is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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