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EX06 EXF

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,712 mi
Last recorded126,712 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 126,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 126,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 113,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 99,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged excessively perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer edge excessively perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing low inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2018 74,236 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,745 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges.

Both rear tyres on legal limit on edges.

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,891 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,115 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,718 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,331 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,246 miles

advise osr and nsr tyres wearing on inside edges

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 EXF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EXF, 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 EXF registered?

EX06 EXF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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