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T45 LBO

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,249 mi
Last recorded170,249 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT45 LBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 170,249 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 158,775 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 149,335 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 149,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 139,295 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 138,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 122,325 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 122,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 114,220 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 114,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,156 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 94,740 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 94,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,411 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,698 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,868 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,543 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,685 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,627 miles

advise front tyres worn

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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T45 LBO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T45 LBO, 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 T45 LBO registered?

T45 LBO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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