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NT06 HFS

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT06 HFS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 123,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 121,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 121,548 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 118,638 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 118,638 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 114,552 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S & N/S lower sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 111,771 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,607 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 102,352 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 102,352 miles

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

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,971 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,323 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 62,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,954 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,132 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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NT06 HFS is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NT06 HFS, 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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NT06 HFS is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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