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GJ06 VYE

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,231 mi
Last recorded150,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VYE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 150,231 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 147,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 147,702 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silener (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end loose on rack (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 130,463 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides and has body filler on it offsides rear sills. under tray fitted to car .

front disc pitted

rear inner pads low

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,380 miles

covers on sills inner and outer sills both sides can not be viwed

covers under tray fitted.

rear pads can not be viwed

Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 106,117 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,308 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 57,031 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,431 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,948 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 43,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 33,552 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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GJ06 VYE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ06 VYE, 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 GJ06 VYE registered?

GJ06 VYE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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