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PX06 SVF

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,619 mi
Last recorded128,619 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 SVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 128,619 miles

steering slightly notchy

Fail 15 Apr 2019 128,617 miles

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

steering slightly notchy

Pass 8 Feb 2018 120,922 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Corrosion at end of pipe at join to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 120,810 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill corroded at rear near suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Corrosion at end of pipe at join to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front bake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 113,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s & o/s rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s front bake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 103,283 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 103,283 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill at rear holed near to suspension component mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,830 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,667 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,603 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 59,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 47,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 33,603 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,044 miles

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

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 SVF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PX06 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

PX06 SVF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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