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FN06 WLL

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,741 mi
Last recorded152,741 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 WLL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 152,741 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

crash frame at offside front heavily corroded/holed but not regarded as a structural component & is a bolt on part

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 18 Aug 2020 152,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

crash frame at offside front heavily corroded/holed but not regarded as a structural component & is a bolt on part

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 20 Aug 2019 147,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 142,176 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Nov 2017 134,506 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 128,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,301 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 107,088 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 82,591 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 77,868 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,235 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,791 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded & worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,896 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 WLL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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