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RF06 PKC

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

112,729 mi
Last recorded112,729 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 PKC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 112,729 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 112,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 107,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 103,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 94,253 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2023 94,253 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 87,361 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 87,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 82,191 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 82,191 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 73,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 60,639 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,222 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,885 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 58,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear shock absorbers no longer effective due to loss of fluid

Pass 19 May 2016 56,218 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 May 2016 56,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 May 2015 50,753 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 47,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 41,689 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 41,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,958 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,792 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 34,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 28,082 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 PKC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 PKC, 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 PKC registered?

RF06 PKC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is RF06 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 PKC shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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