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HS06 LYY

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,344 mi
Last recorded123,344 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS06 LYY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 123,344 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 123,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 100,302 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 95,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 95,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at front of fuel tank x4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 87,919 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2014 80,051 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge /centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 2 Feb 2012 63,256 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,414 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,234 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 34,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HS06 LYY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HS06 LYY, 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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HS06 LYY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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