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RV06 USN

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,157 mi
Last recorded184,157 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 USN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 184,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 182,535 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 182,535 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame & suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 179,843 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 176,628 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2023 176,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

General underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2022 175,295 miles

Advise damage to front and rear bumper

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 173,279 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system is cracked plus leaking exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Back box outer skin very rusty

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount has broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust mount very rusty

Fail 24 Feb 2021 173,279 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system is cracked plus leaking exhaust gas (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Back box outer skin very rusty

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount has broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust mount very rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2020 170,039 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight weep of grease at inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger broken due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 165,232 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 165,232 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 155,513 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 147,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to wear bars and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 147,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to wear bars and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 137,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2014 129,960 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)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 129,960 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)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 122,059 miles

nearside front tyre has wear to outer edge

nearside headlamp aim on low limit

offside front position light dim

Pass 6 Jun 2012 104,961 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wear to outer edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,482 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 79,480 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight wear front discs

Pass 12 Mar 2010 58,951 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,825 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 USN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

RV06 USN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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