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AV55 ZBZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,335 mi
Last recorded189,335 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 189,335 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to return

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 189,228 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to return

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 182,823 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 182,823 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 174,835 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 174,835 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 169,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 166,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 166,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 159,805 miles

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Fail 14 Feb 2019 159,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2016 148,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 135,587 miles

n/s/r light cluster broken

Pass 20 Aug 2014 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 107,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,565 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,754 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,736 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 46,704 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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AV55 ZBZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV55 ZBZ, 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 AV55 ZBZ registered?

AV55 ZBZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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