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AO56 WPP

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,021 mi
Last recorded139,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 WPP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 139,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 134,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills

Pass 14 Jul 2022 128,765 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 128,764 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from junction (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 123,905 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 117,913 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 117,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,519 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 111,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 111,290 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative on lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 102,180 miles

Offside Front tyre, inner shoulder worn smooth

Fail 11 Dec 2017 102,180 miles

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

Offside Front tyre, inner shoulder worn smooth

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

Pass 13 Oct 2015 83,952 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,205 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,098 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 60,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,849 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,900 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 37,900 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,612 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,682 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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AO56 WPP is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO56 WPP, 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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AO56 WPP is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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