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HY06 VDT

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 VDT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 100,655 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 100,647 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,601 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,020 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 98,020 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,492 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 96,156 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,387 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,263 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,196 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 83,426 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,051 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,064 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 56,994 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 44,058 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,380 miles

offside front wiper rubber split on ends

Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,374 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 25,374 miles

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

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 VDT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY06 VDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY06 VDT registered?

HY06 VDT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is HY06 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 VDT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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