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LH06 ATU

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH06 ATU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 106,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

hand brake leaver travel high

Pass 22 Sep 2024 95,077 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 91,861 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,816 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 90,816 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,971 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 84,758 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 17 Nov 2017 79,023 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,194 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 70,463 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,834 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but cords not clearly visable at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,243 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,243 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,623 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,902 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,716 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,699 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 27,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,976 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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LH06 ATU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LH06 ATU, 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 LH06 ATU registered?

LH06 ATU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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