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NL06 AHF

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,686 mi
Last recorded114,686 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 AHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,686 miles

exhaust joints corroded

general slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre feathering outer edge/wear to outer sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2016 114,686 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust joints corroded

general slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre feathering outer edge/wear to outer sidewall

Fail 5 Apr 2016 114,653 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,085 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Advise gas leak on centre exhaust section

Advise o/s/f tyre outer tread scrubbed

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,640 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre outter edge starting to wear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 95,822 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,761 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,761 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Mar 2012 81,923 miles

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

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,923 miles

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,428 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,895 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,418 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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NL06 AHF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL06 AHF, 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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NL06 AHF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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