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HV06 WGN

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,486 mi
Last recorded54,486 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 WGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,486 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower BOOT AREA CORRODED THROUGH BUT NOT EFFECTING ANY STRUCTURAL OR SUSPENSION COMPONENT

Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 52,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 51,122 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system in poor condition with slight leaking from flanges

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pads in poor condition

Rear Wiper split

Fail 12 Mar 2024 51,122 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system in poor condition with slight leaking from flanges

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pads in poor condition

Rear Wiper split

Pass 16 Mar 2023 49,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER TO CENTRE FLANGE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 16 Mar 2022 47,555 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,713 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 36,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,845 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,388 miles

n/s/r strut/shock absorber damp

Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,004 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,486 miles

advise small chunk in outside wall of n/s/r tyre

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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HV06 WGN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV06 WGN, 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 HV06 WGN registered?

HV06 WGN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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