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T80 MKY

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,193 mi
Last recorded180,193 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 MKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 180,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount rubber splitting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount rubber spitting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 166,505 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 166,504 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp levelling arm bracket broken, OSR suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 150,312 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 140,560 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 136,846 miles

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

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

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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T80 MKY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T80 MKY, 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 T80 MKY registered?

T80 MKY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is T80 MKY safe to buy?

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