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RF06 XDN

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,052 mi
Last recorded192,052 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XDN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 192,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 179,811 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 169,506 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 23 Jun 2022 157,676 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

offside rear tyre low outer edge and cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2020 145,385 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 145,384 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ALL LAMPS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 130,769 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 130,769 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,336 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 93,455 miles

exhaust corroded

sill covers fited

under cover fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 93,455 miles

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

exhaust corroded

sill covers fited

under cover fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,055 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

o\s front anti roll bar joint slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2014 81,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,525 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,835 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 22 Jul 2013 74,835 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,913 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 65,913 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,057 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XDN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

RF06 XDN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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