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RV06 CMZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,041 mi
Last recorded135,041 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 CMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 135,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 May 2025 127,341 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 127,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,658 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 125,657 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 215/60/16 ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 124,895 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 124,893 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ALL JOINTS (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 112,552 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 112,552 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 102,321 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,665 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 88,665 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

both sides rear tyres wearing at inner edges

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,953 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 79,953 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,867 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,233 miles

small cut to n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 22 Mar 2013 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

small cut to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,436 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,236 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 26,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

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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RV06 CMZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RV06 CMZ, 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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RV06 CMZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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