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LG06 LYX

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,265 mi
Last recorded108,265 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 LYX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 108,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 105,411 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,239 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 94,181 miles

Brake pipes plastic coated/grease coated

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

Front tyres worn at edge

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 94,181 miles

Brake pipes plastic coated/grease coated

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

Front tyres worn at edge

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,416 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,786 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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LG06 LYX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LG06 LYX, 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 LG06 LYX registered?

LG06 LYX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is LG06 LYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG06 LYX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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