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HY06 CEK

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,030 mi
Last recorded143,030 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 CEK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 143,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 30 Nov 2023 136,885 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 131,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 124,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,926 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2021 114,926 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2020 106,317 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 98,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking may need attention soon (7.1.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2018 93,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking may need attention soon (7.1.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,626 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust deteriorated small hole back end of silencer may need attention soon (7.1.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken from exhaust but exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,285 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,123 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,512 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,161 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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HY06 CEK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HY06 CEK, 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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HY06 CEK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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