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LD06 HWB

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,842 mi
Last recorded37,842 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 HWB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 37,842 miles

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

Front both tyres wearing uneven

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 33,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 29,127 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 26,407 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 26,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 22,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 22,863 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 18,645 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 16,718 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 16,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 16,426 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 16,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,923 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 15,436 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,588 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,599 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 12,991 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,540 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,841 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 7,332 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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LD06 HWB is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LD06 HWB, 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 LD06 HWB registered?

LD06 HWB is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LD06 HWB safe to buy?

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