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AV56 EFG

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,581 mi
Last recorded162,581 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 EFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 162,581 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosions.

Fail 27 Apr 2021 162,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosions.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 161,217 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 161,150 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 155,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak from rear diff

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,403 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 148,144 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 133,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 117,069 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 99,697 miles

Slight play in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,913 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges.

Chip in windscreen.

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,768 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges almost to cords.

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,963 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly leaking.

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 41,526 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,155 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,007 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 EFG is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EFG, 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 EFG registered?

AV56 EFG is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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