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AF55 EJK

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,890 mi
Last recorded178,890 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 EJK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 178,890 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 178,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 171,268 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 171,079 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 161,263 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 142,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Sep 2013 142,290 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 24 Aug 2012 121,930 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,602 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 105,494 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AF55 EJK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AF55 EJK, 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 AF55 EJK registered?

AF55 EJK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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