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L6 VCR

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,253 mi
Last recorded135,253 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 VCR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 135,253 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 135,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 135,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 132,047 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 126,988 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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L6 VCR is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L6 VCR, 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 L6 VCR registered?

L6 VCR is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is L6 VCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 VCR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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