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NK06 XFZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,446 mi
Last recorded133,446 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 XFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 133,446 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 133,441 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 123,579 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 123,579 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 114,135 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 113,991 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested Due to front pads being worn to metal (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure Droplink upper ball joint separated from anti roll bar (2.4.G.3a)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Wiper blade hitting the A pillar

Offside Front Tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 103,581 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,033 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 21 Mar 2013 95,653 miles

man light on

nearside rear tyer outer edges worn

offside front tyer inside edge worn

Fail 20 Mar 2013 95,651 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

man light on

nearside rear tyer outer edges worn

offside front tyer inside edge worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,102 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,173 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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NK06 XFZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NK06 XFZ, 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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NK06 XFZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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