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VK06 YMJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,589 mi
Last recorded123,589 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 YMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,589 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 123,589 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 123,289 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested engine very rough running /eml on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front fog not working

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear suspension soft

Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,966 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 108,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,449 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2018 102,449 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,294 miles

rust on front suspension arms

Pass 15 Mar 2016 94,387 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 94,332 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket broken or bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,966 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease, impairing corrosion assessment.

All power steering pipes coated in grease, impairing corrosion assessment.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,020 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 77,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,186 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 66,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,868 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,943 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 50,701 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,425 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 YMJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VK06 YMJ, 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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VK06 YMJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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