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DU06 FGE

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,297 mi
Last recorded111,297 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 FGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 111,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 107,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 100,124 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [both front discs inner faces are slightly worn and rusty ,on braking surfaces] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust boot ,perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front antiroll bar dust cover perished but not split

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front antiroll bar dust cover perished but not split

Pass 25 Sep 2021 87,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 81,907 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 76,230 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 76,230 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 69,324 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,343 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,342 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,305 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 31,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,772 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,196 miles

Slight cracking on sidewalls on all tryres.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,201 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,247 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 10,247 miles

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

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

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 FGE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU06 FGE registered?

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

Is DU06 FGE safe to buy?

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