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RJ06 VLL

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,889 mi
Last recorded163,889 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 VLL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 163,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 163,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering Rack Area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 156,329 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 156,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 149,954 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 149,953 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 145,660 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKS DAMP

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

MAN LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Jul 2015 138,035 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 133,075 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch heavy,inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,seven pin tow bar/socket fitted,plastic oversills fitted,evideence of service repair prior to test.DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED

Pass 6 Nov 2013 124,843 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 114,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 99,714 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 99,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 85,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,499 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 VLL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VLL, 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 RJ06 VLL registered?

RJ06 VLL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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