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AV56 EES

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,205 mi
Last recorded132,205 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 132,205 miles

advise exhaust system fitment

advise light levers need attention on rear suspenion

advise slight seal corrosion n/s/r

Pass 4 Jan 2018 120,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 120,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 107,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded and broken

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,492 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is insecure, but system is adequately supported

Level sensor linkage on rear suspension is insecure.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,339 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014 94,255 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

eml on

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,360 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge

check engine light on

traction control light on

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,338 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

osr tyre inner edge worn

Fail 24 Sep 2012 83,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

osr tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Sep 2011 71,846 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,300 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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AV56 EES is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV56 EES, 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 AV56 EES registered?

AV56 EES is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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