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RO06 DND

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,809 mi
Last recorded126,809 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 DND
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 126,809 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 121,449 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 121,449 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 119,634 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 119,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,940 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 118,940 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 118,242 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 117,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 116,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 107,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 102,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 99,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 92,690 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 84,792 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 78,297 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 78,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 70,714 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 55,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 55,844 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 DND is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 DND, 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 DND registered?

RO06 DND is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is RO06 DND safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO06 DND shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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