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KY06 LXL

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025
Fail 17 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 157,248 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 148,555 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 144,452 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 139,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 131,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Persished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 121,946 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 121,946 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 115,363 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 115,363 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both front (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 107,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 95,732 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 95,732 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 85,826 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 74,358 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 May 2011 64,344 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wheel drive bearings not tested

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,983 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 35,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,277 miles

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

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

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

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 LXL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KY06 LXL, 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 LXL registered?

KY06 LXL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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The MOT history for KY06 LXL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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