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RE06 VYW

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,042 mi
Last recorded145,042 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 145,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 145,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 137,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 134,407 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2019 134,395 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 134,385 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bottom arm HID levelling device (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 128,411 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 123,084 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 117,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 110,992 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 110,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,651 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 102,099 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,488 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,884 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 51,138 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 VYW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYW, 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 RE06 VYW registered?

RE06 VYW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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