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LB06 EYJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,213 mi
Last recorded110,213 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 EYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 110,213 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 106,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no rear footbrake lock out

o/s headlight image poor

Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,926 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 3.2mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no lock out on n/s or o/s rear footbrake

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 23 Jul 2024 102,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 3.2mm

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails

no lock out on n/s or o/s rear footbrake

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,501 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 99,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,358 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 96,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 90,613 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 85,909 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,730 miles

prop shaft front u/j bearing seal leaking slightly

Fail 26 Jan 2019 79,730 miles

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

prop shaft front u/j bearing seal leaking slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,067 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 65,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 65,984 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,653 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,815 miles

eml on

nearside front tyre low on edges but raised tread

offside front tyre very low inside edge but raised tread (strong advise)

Fail 29 May 2013 52,659 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise eml light on

Pass 29 May 2013 52,659 miles

advise eml light on

Pass 24 May 2012 47,172 miles

eml on

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 May 2012 47,172 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml on

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2011 39,747 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 28,564 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre size 215/60r16 95v

steel wheel fitted to o/s/front

Fail 19 May 2010 28,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre size 215/60r16 95v

Pass 20 May 2009 20,402 miles

drivers mirror sharp edges but not enough too fail

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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LB06 EYJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB06 EYJ, 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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LB06 EYJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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