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DY06 UWJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,883 mi
Last recorded146,883 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 UWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 146,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 140,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules as marked (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion subframe as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules as marked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion subframe as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 140,903 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken as marked (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp is soaking wet inside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules as marked (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion subframe as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules as marked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded union as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion subframe as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 135,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

bracket broken on pipe to rear exhaust box but still adequately supported

Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald (4.1.E.1)

bracket broken on pipe to rear exhaust box but still adequately supported

Pass 16 Oct 2015 128,641 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Nearside Rear top mount noisey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 128,637 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front top mount noisey

Nearside Rear top mount noisey

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 122,436 miles

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

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

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

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

windscreen cracked on n/s bottom corner not affecting drivers view

Fail 2 Oct 2014 122,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

windscreen cracked on n/s bottom corner not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,017 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 116,017 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,738 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 105,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 89,285 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 89,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/f windscreen cracked but not imparing drivers view

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,643 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 75,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DY06 UWJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DY06 UWJ, 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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DY06 UWJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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