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LD06 HWG

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,569 mi
Last recorded146,569 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 146,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 146,562 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion to some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2022 146,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 141,837 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test with in swept area. out of line of vision. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 141,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test with in swept area. out of line of vision. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 124,308 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 10 Jul 2019 124,308 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f anti roll bar D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2018 110,311 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 106,233 miles

both front drop link joints worn,o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2017 106,233 miles

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

both front drop link joints worn,o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 94,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 86,908 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 86,894 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,649 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,823 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 73,823 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,053 miles

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

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

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

slight wear in rear crossmember bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 40,863 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 40,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 28,368 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 HWG is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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