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RV06 USX

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,932 mi
Last recorded103,932 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 USX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 103,932 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,181 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,667 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,269 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,799 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 79,019 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 77,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,046 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 69,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 60,416 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,006 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,095 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,197 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,813 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,813 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 29,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,413 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 USX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RV06 USX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV06 USX registered?

RV06 USX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is RV06 USX safe to buy?

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