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LD06 HWF

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

221,152 mi
Last recorded221,152 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 HWF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 221,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 221,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity out of main fixing point ( unable to see light from front of vehicle ) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fluid starting to run down shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 207,439 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 207,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 190,837 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 190,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak on engine

Offside Front brake hose securing bracket broken away from suspension leg /shock absoerber

Pass 1 Nov 2021 186,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 180,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs are rusty

Rear tyres are worn down to 3.0mm

Fail 27 Oct 2020 180,760 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s "D" Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs are rusty

Rear tyres are worn down to 3.0mm

Pass 4 Nov 2019 174,820 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 165,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 150,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 136,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 136,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 124,757 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,986 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 111,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,002 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 100,002 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 75,336 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,939 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,437 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 HWF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LD06 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

LD06 HWF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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