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FN06 WLK

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

197,437 mi
Last recorded197,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 WLK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 197,437 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 197,396 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 195,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 193,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 190,884 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 184,599 miles

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

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

some corrosion under vehicle in places

Fail 21 Mar 2022 184,560 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

some corrosion under vehicle in places

Pass 16 Mar 2021 181,297 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak

some corrosion in places

Pass 3 Mar 2020 178,301 miles

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

front and rear tyres age cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2019 174,078 miles

front and rear tyres age cracking

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 168,674 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 168,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 161,520 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 161,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 153,527 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 153,527 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 132,198 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,214 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,106 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 44,758 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,335 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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FN06 WLK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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