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PX06 SVA

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,148 mi
Last recorded109,148 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 SVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 109,148 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

general corrosion under the car

Pass 13 Aug 2022 109,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,297 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,345 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 98,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 94,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 94,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is cracked but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,839 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,615 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 84,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,882 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 70,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,525 miles

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

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

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

bonnet damaged

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,241 miles

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

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

both sills coverd

Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,718 miles

oil seepage from steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,055 miles

poss leak starting from steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,055 miles

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

poss leak starting from steering rack

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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PX06 SVA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PX06 SVA, 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 PX06 SVA registered?

PX06 SVA is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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