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NH55 DFO

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,444 mi
Last recorded114,444 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 DFO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 114,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 114,436 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,732 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 103,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 87,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,133 miles

front and rear brake pads low

tow bar corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 86,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

front and rear brake pads low

tow bar corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,673 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,012 miles

exhaust leak sight centre bracket

offside headlight misted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 79,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 77,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,159 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 74,159 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,562 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front brake binding

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,053 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,319 miles

nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,899 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,584 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2010 46,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2009 37,301 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

damage to n/s/ of vechile.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 37,301 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/ of vechile.

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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NH55 DFO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NH55 DFO, 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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NH55 DFO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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