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HEZ 6586

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,472 mi
Last recorded156,472 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEZ 6586
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 156,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle and all rear suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 156,470 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle and all rear suspension arms corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 147,784 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (A) zone (3.2 (a) (i))

brake anti-slip rubber worn and split

Fail 19 Feb 2024 147,781 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine man lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (A) zone (3.2 (a) (i))

brake anti-slip rubber worn and split

Pass 9 Feb 2023 138,401 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (A) zone (3.2 (a) (i))

brake anti-slip rubber worn and split

Pass 14 Feb 2022 130,780 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Fail 14 Feb 2022 130,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,836 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 3mm tread devoid (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 123,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm holed corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2.5mm tread devoid (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 3mm tread devoid (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm tread devois (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 115,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front fog lamps not working

n/s washer not working

Fail 5 Feb 2020 115,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front fog lamps not working

n/s washer not working

Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HEZ 6586 is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HEZ 6586, 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 HEZ 6586 registered?

HEZ 6586 is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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