2006 Subaru Forester 2.5L Petrol · PY02 ATE
2006 Subaru Forester (2.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 104,229 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY02 ATE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 104,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY02 ATE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Subaru Forester (PY02 ATE) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged Level sensor (7.12 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
PY02 ATE Mileage History
- 04/09/202392,249 mi
- 02/09/202498,172 mi+5,923 mi
- 04/09/202498,188 mi+16 mi
- 13/09/2025104,202 mi+6,014 mi
- 06/11/2025104,229 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 5,511 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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