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SV06 WDL

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,710 mi
Last recorded138,710 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 WDL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 138,710 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner 1/4 panels corroded and holed,(Outside prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 138,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner 1/4 panels corroded and holed,(Outside prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension turret (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 130,705 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 130,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 123,553 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 123,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Anti roll bar attachment bracket snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 116,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 106,769 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 106,766 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose BACK BOX MOUNTING DETATCHED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule AT WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 101,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear out of rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mounting slightly tight/rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 97,094 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,343 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 73,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,633 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,863 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,107 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,517 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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SV06 WDL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV06 WDL, 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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SV06 WDL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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