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RE06 VYJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,599 mi
Last recorded192,599 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 192,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/closing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 4 Nov 2020 183,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate fouling disc

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 2 Nov 2020 183,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate fouling disc

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 4 May 2019 166,056 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bracket rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 165,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in the inner sill close to the rear subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Two rear pipes that leave the rear junction box on the offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hole in the inner sill close to the rear subframe mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bracket rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 153,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the back box. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The ends of both offside and nearside rears pipes as they leave the junction box on the offside rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 133,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 121,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 121,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 107,742 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 107,742 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 15 May 2014 107,074 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 May 2013 100,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 91,446 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 91,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 81,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,878 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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RE06 VYJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 RE06 VYJ, 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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RE06 VYJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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