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AE56 UGC

2006 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,159 mi
Last recorded55,159 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 UGC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2013 55,159 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,372 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 35,757 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 29,525 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 29,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,609 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 19,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 7,302 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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AE56 UGC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE56 UGC, 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 AE56 UGC registered?

AE56 UGC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AE56 UGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE56 UGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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