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RF56 DWM

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,622 mi
Last recorded156,622 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 DWM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 156,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 153,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 138,339 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 127,864 miles

Offside Front minor damage to windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,687 miles

Front windscreen chipped offside lower corner

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,279 miles

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

os ns outer plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,022 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,449 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,502 miles

Front brake discs lipped by wear and pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,032 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,947 miles

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

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

nearside door mirrior slightly loose

Fail 2 Dec 2013 51,707 miles

Both rear tyres wearing with high and low spots

Front number plate cracked

N/S wing mirror indecator lens broken. Has been tapped up.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2013 51,707 miles

Both rear tyres wearing with high and low spots

Front number plate cracked

N/S wing mirror indecator lens broken. Has been tapped up.

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,244 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear silencer slightly damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2012 45,244 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear silencer slightly damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,986 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and slightly worn on inner edges

front registration plate cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,889 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 28,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,670 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/F tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall.

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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RF56 DWM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF56 DWM, 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 RF56 DWM registered?

RF56 DWM is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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