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FA06 DGE

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,019 mi
Last recorded99,019 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 DGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 99,019 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 99,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 87,221 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 87,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 75,541 miles

Nearside bottom ball joint cover slightly leaking

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,170 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 65,163 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak blowing at front (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer holed and blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,487 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 51,693 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 51,689 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 46,884 miles

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

eml light on indicating a fault

Fail 16 Dec 2014 46,883 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

eml light on indicating a fault

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,076 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,076 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,392 miles

eml on

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,157 miles

offside front of bumper damaged

rear brake pads worn

Fail 19 Dec 2011 33,925 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front of bumper damaged

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Dec 2010 28,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,286 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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FA06 DGE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FA06 DGE, 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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FA06 DGE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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