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EX06 EXB

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,121 mi
Last recorded107,121 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 EXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 107,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

engine management light illuminated.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 84,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed no tread inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light illuminated.

no oil on dipstick. 2 ltrs oil added b4 test (now close to min mark).

Pass 31 Jul 2014 61,428 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,093 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 44,498 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 44,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,751 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 32,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear number plates starting to de-laminate

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check both outer rear seatbelts fully due to child seats fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,099 miles

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)

front & rear number plates starting to de-laminate

plastic sill covers fitted

unable to check both outer rear seatbelts fully due to child seats fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 22,337 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 EXB is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EX06 EXB, 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 EX06 EXB registered?

EX06 EXB is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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