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VN06 VNM

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,265 mi
Last recorded108,265 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 VNM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 108,265 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 108,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 93,834 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 93,668 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 93,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 83,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 78,718 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,906 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 74,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 72,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 64,903 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 64,902 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 59,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 47,944 miles

centre exhaust insecure

tyre smooth inside o/s/f

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 44,487 miles

O,S,F tyre tred worn bold on inside edge

Pass 17 May 2012 40,969 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 34,494 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner braking faces.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,653 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2009 20,551 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

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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VN06 VNM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN06 VNM, 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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VN06 VNM is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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