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FV55 LMY

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,465 mi
Last recorded134,465 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 LMY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 134,465 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to front pipe blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer major leak.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 126,325 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust silencer major leak.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 111,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger missing,exhaust not insecure,

Offside Front window not working,

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish,

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on number 1. ()

general corroision on underside,

Pass 19 Jun 2017 106,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes greased , surface corrosion, (3.6.B.2c)

cover missing off fuel filler pull,

rear seats presented in lower position,

Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes greased , surface corrosion, (3.6.B.2c)

cover missing off fuel filler pull,

rear seats presented in lower position,

Pass 7 Jul 2016 102,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 89,616 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,815 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,806 miles

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

Engine undertray damaged

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Slight crack on centre exhaust bracket, but does not affect security of exhaust system

Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine undertray damaged

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Slight crack on centre exhaust bracket, but does not affect security of exhaust system

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,093 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,553 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,068 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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FV55 LMY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV55 LMY, 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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FV55 LMY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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