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NX06 UVT

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,634 mi
Last recorded142,634 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 UVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 142,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underside of car muddy

Pass 2 Jul 2022 136,810 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2022 136,810 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2021 128,672 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 121,204 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both / control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

under body has corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2020 121,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both / control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

under body has corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2019 110,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to check both front to rear brake pipe due to running inside car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trackion controll arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trackion controll arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side skirts covering sills both sides

Pass 16 Feb 2018 101,008 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

cruise control light on

engine management light on

inner sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 87,414 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

cruise control light on

engine management light on

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 78,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 78,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

inner sills corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 4 Nov 2014 68,731 miles

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

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

engine light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,733 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2013 60,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,840 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Exhaust corrocded

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 45,103 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,443 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,712 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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NX06 UVT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NX06 UVT, 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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What year was NX06 UVT registered?

NX06 UVT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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