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RV06 CNF

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,720 mi
Last recorded118,720 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 CNF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 118,720 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 118,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,667 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,409 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,795 miles

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

offside rear suspension height sensor mounting bracket broken

Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear suspension height sensor mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,727 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to o/s/r of bumper

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,018 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Front brake discs badly worn

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,330 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 41,303 miles

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

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

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 CNF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CNF, 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 CNF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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