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RV06 CPE

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,953 mi
Last recorded156,953 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 156,953 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 156,953 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 150,135 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 150,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,158 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 139,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 126,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radious arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 122,681 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake binding

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 122,674 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake binding

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 117,404 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 117,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 111,814 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 111,814 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,911 miles

osf brake rubbing slightly

Fail 10 Dec 2013 101,911 miles

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

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

osf brake rubbing slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,983 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 93,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,962 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 93,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 91,446 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 91,439 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,778 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,936 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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RV06 CPE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CPE, 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 RV06 CPE registered?

RV06 CPE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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