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RO06 ABF

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,637 mi
Last recorded56,637 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 ABF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2018 56,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/f inner surface worn and surface partly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,045 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded on outer edge of inner surface and pads 1/2 worn

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,269 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 39,950 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,847 miles

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

advise front wheel alighnment

front wipers slight smear

Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 14,586 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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RO06 ABF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO06 ABF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO06 ABF registered?

RO06 ABF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is RO06 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 ABF shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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