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NK06 XWX

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,080 mi
Last recorded78,080 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 78,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 61,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (jacked up damage and Rusty) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 61,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (jacked up damage and Rusty) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 58,868 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 58,868 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 58,681 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 58,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 57,939 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,174 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,815 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake ferrels (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake ferrels (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 52,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake ferrels (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake ferrels (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 48,624 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 41,765 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perishing slightly.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,265 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 22,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Aug 2009 17,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 15,427 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 XWX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc 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 NK06 XWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NK06 XWX registered?

NK06 XWX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is NK06 XWX safe to buy?

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