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RO06 AEB

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,531 mi
Last recorded83,531 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 AEB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 62,921 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 62,911 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,379 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 60,984 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 59,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 58,107 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 56,192 miles

N/S/F tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 24 May 2017 56,192 miles

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

N/S/F tyre on 2.5mm

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

Pass 31 May 2016 54,003 miles

Front wiper blades split on ends

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2015 50,603 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 50,603 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2014 47,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,045 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 43,021 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 42,964 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 39,343 miles

All 4 tyres on 3mm

N/S/F tyre perrished on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jun 2010 36,080 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,401 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 25,401 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wipers split on ends.

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 AEB is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RO06 AEB, 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 RO06 AEB registered?

RO06 AEB is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is RO06 AEB safe to buy?

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