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VF55 DVU

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,637 mi
Last recorded169,637 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 DVU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 169,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 157,871 miles

rear axle front beam o/s outer bush is deteriating

Pass 3 Feb 2016 150,205 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 140,452 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 140,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 130,407 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 130,407 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,773 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 119,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 108,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,767 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2011 94,096 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 93,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 77,112 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 77,111 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 60,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,606 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VF55 DVU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VF55 DVU, 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 VF55 DVU registered?

VF55 DVU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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The MOT history for VF55 DVU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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