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KC06 OHD

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,006 mi
Last recorded114,006 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 OHD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 114,006 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 113,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Sub-Frame Support Arm To Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,943 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 105,754 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 105,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 101,079 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 96,914 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,985 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 84,929 miles

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

Offside Front brake slight binding

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,759 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 64,856 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 62,656 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,167 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 58,080 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Eml light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 52,790 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 47,417 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 28,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,394 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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KC06 OHD is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KC06 OHD, 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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KC06 OHD is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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