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DV06 HYZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,487 mi
Last recorded126,487 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 HYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 126,487 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 126,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 121,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 115,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,530 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,632 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,187 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 96,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 90,975 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,314 miles

corrosion on rear discs

n/s/f tyre going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 72,440 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,326 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,383 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads approximately 70% worn

metal pipe from thermostat housing to oil filter housing corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,962 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,766 miles

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

Plastic sill covers and engine shield fitted

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,036 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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DV06 HYZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 DV06 HYZ, 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 DV06 HYZ registered?

DV06 HYZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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