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FN06 OUG

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

169,841 mi
Last recorded169,841 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 OUG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 169,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

very light oil leak from engine. 4-5 drips if left to stand for period

Fail 19 Aug 2019 169,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

very light oil leak from engine. 4-5 drips if left to stand for period

Pass 21 Aug 2018 168,589 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres badly worn on edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 155,065 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 140,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 140,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 126,751 miles

All brake pads are low.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,501 miles

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

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

rear suspension seems to be getting soft

Pass 21 Jun 2013 109,232 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil over full

rear suspension seems soft

Fail 25 Jun 2012 100,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 100,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 81,319 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,406 miles

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

Offside Front 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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FN06 OUG is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 FN06 OUG, 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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FN06 OUG is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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