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PM06 SUB

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,819 mi
Last recorded124,819 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM06 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,819 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,353 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,199 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 110,167 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 110,157 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,614 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 107,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 101,663 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 101,484 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 92,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,305 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,104 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,148 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,697 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to Nearside rear seat

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,393 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,174 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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PM06 SUB is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PM06 SUB, 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 PM06 SUB registered?

PM06 SUB is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is PM06 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM06 SUB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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