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KO06 UFV

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,966 mi
Last recorded84,966 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 UFV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,966 miles

Front & Rear undersection corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 84,693 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front & Rear undersection corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 80,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight noise/vibration when reving engine

surface corrosion emerging on underside

Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,013 miles

Lound noise when revving engine.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 70,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 70,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 10 Clicks to hold (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,334 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 63,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,744 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger sheared off of center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 57,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge scrubbed, cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Hanger sheared off of center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,199 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,199 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 50,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OSF Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2018 43,687 miles

both front wing liners damaged

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,547 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 13,349 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 13,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 6,374 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 6,083 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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KO06 UFV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KO06 UFV, 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 KO06 UFV registered?

KO06 UFV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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