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DY55 ZDN

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

144,459 mi
Last recorded144,459 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 ZDN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 144,459 miles

Offside Rear Inner sil corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 137,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to underside inc all suspension components

Pass 19 Jul 2023 129,501 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 118,688 miles

Nearside beam pattern poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 108,185 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 97,800 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 97,800 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 88,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 76,689 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 67,147 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 54,447 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 48,685 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,536 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,773 miles

sills covered

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,374 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 26,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,719 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer 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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DY55 ZDN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DY55 ZDN, 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 DY55 ZDN registered?

DY55 ZDN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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