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V40 PEB

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,138 mi
Last recorded131,138 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 PEB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 131,138 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 129,336 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 125,608 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,150 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,605 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 109,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,948 miles

Alternator belt in poor condition

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,948 miles

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

Alternator belt in poor condition

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 93,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 89,319 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 82,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 82,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 56,820 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 45,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,476 miles

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,078 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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V40 PEB is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V40 PEB, 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 V40 PEB registered?

V40 PEB is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is V40 PEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 PEB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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