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AV56 EFD

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,776 mi
Last recorded142,776 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 142,776 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHTLY (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 137,055 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 137,032 miles

Front Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly switch not disengaging or engaging traction control functionality (7.12 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number de-laminating and damaged to the extent it may cause injury, very sharp edges (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Steering system slightly rough slightly rough on lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))

Front slight engine oil leak under engine

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge light wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear light surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 14 Feb 2020 130,074 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 130,074 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,846 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,279 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,345 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 103,315 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,889 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 93,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,035 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,655 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,802 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 41,667 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,961 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,857 miles

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

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

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 EFD is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EFD, 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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AV56 EFD is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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