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RO06 DNJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,488 mi
Last recorded138,488 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 DNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 138,488 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 134,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 131,282 miles

corrosion to front subframe

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,888 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 123,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,155 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,252 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,203 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,100 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,604 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,425 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 52,837 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 41,756 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 41,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,881 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 32,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,330 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 DNJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DNJ, 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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RO06 DNJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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