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KF06 YRV

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

159,093 mi
Last recorded159,093 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 YRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 159,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside & Nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes worn

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 159,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 wheel nuts missing , 1 on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside & Nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bushes worn

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 155,106 miles

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

tyres cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2024 152,551 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 150,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 148,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 146,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 143,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 136,742 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2018 130,909 miles

Uneven wear on front tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,169 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bush worn

Pass 31 Mar 2016 116,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 107,902 miles

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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 94,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,262 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,540 miles

Offside Front 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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KF06 YRV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KF06 YRV, 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 KF06 YRV registered?

KF06 YRV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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