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EX06 EWY

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,689 mi
Last recorded141,689 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 EWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 141,689 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 131,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 121,225 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

o/s/f window does not open

Fail 9 Jan 2017 122,121 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner

o/s/f window does not open

Pass 13 Jan 2016 109,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 79,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 35,634 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,511 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 37,277 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 37,174 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,930 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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EX06 EWY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EX06 EWY, 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 EX06 EWY registered?

EX06 EWY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is EX06 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 EWY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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