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VK06 MRY

2006 Subaru Forester

Multi-colour Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,456 mi
Last recorded144,456 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 MRY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 144,456 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 135,049 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

OS side repeater lens broken

slight play OSF inner rack joint

Fail 5 May 2017 134,975 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases & slight blow rear (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML on

Pass 16 May 2016 123,809 miles

EML on

Pass 17 May 2015 110,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 101,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 86,676 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 86,644 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 71,857 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2011 68,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 46,106 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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VK06 MRY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Multi-colour with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VK06 MRY, 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 VK06 MRY registered?

VK06 MRY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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