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RF06 PKA

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,884 mi
Last recorded85,884 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 PKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 85,884 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 85,871 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 79,507 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 74,080 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 74,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 74,067 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 70,616 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 68,085 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,823 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 64,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Osf headlamp leveling sensor bracket broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,583 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf tyre and nsr tyre cracking in tread and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,143 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,327 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,816 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,359 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 44,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 40,586 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 40,585 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Both front tyres worn on edge

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,675 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 31,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,069 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 17,956 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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RF06 PKA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 RF06 PKA, 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 RF06 PKA registered?

RF06 PKA is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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