MOT Status
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141,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn all perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
Both Front Back Plates Corroded
Oil leaks
both front brake backplates are corroded
both rear inner sills are starting to corrode
both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect
engine has oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Brake lining(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake lining(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nsr and osr tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R2 SLU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 R2 SLU, 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 R2 SLU registered?
R2 SLU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2006.
Is R2 SLU safe to buy?
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