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RJ06 VLF

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,588 mi
Last recorded154,588 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 VLF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 154,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 154,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear steel wheel fitted wearing on inner edge

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 May 2020 154,535 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system corroded and leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning steering juddering during lock checks on hard standing (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight bind noted at both front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both strut top mounting showing splitting

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joining block at o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s at connection to rear flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 147,720 miles

Central Exhaust slight leak.

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

Fail 30 May 2019 147,716 miles

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

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

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

Central Exhaust slight leak.

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

Pass 30 May 2018 136,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2018 136,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake Caliper binding

Offside Front Brake caliper Slightly binding

Pass 3 Oct 2017 132,254 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 132,234 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 127,647 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 127,640 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 119,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 112,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,694 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on outside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,665 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 81,438 miles

offside front, nearside rear, & nearside front tyres worn hevely on both inside and outside edges.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 81,438 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front, nearside rear, & nearside front tyres worn hevely on both inside and outside edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 59,540 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,083 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,206 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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RJ06 VLF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RJ06 VLF, 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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RJ06 VLF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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