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KY06 LXF

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

208,701 mi
Last recorded208,701 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 LXF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 208,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 208,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 192,721 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 192,721 miles

General underside corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 175,971 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 165,752 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 153,775 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 153,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 137,682 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 124,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 124,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,300 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 111,300 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 96,680 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,318 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2017 84,102 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,991 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,006 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,859 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,254 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,475 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 28,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,300 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,300 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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KY06 LXF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KY06 LXF, 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 KY06 LXF registered?

KY06 LXF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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