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FE06 DXW

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,801 mi
Last recorded84,801 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 DXW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,801 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,273 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 79,272 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid - rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box blowing + bracket insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rear door damaged but still opens and closes securely

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wing slightly damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly,may require repair or adjustment

Nearside rear door damaged but still opens and closes securely

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front wing slightly damaged

Ofside rear brake binding slightly,may require repair or adjustment

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,349 miles

the nsr and osr chassis is corroded but not holed

the osf door mirror has tape fitted over the sharp edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

the front brake discs are very corroded on the inner edges

the nsr and osr chassis is corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Feb 2013 55,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,198 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,502 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,430 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 29,537 miles

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

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

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

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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FE06 DXW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE06 DXW, 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 FE06 DXW registered?

FE06 DXW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FE06 DXW safe to buy?

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