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CP56 HUA

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,727 mi
Last recorded125,727 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 HUA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 125,727 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 119,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge worn/wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn/wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,726 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear arches have some surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 111,726 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear arches have some surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 104,946 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 104,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,183 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 95,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 88,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket fractured,still secure

Fail 11 Nov 2019 88,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust bracket fractured,still secure

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 81,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 73,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust hanger is broken away from exhaust

Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joiner to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

rear hanger bracket of exhaust broken

Fail 25 Nov 2016 65,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joiner to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

rear hanger bracket of exhaust broken

Pass 27 Nov 2015 56,265 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 47,658 miles

O/S/F tyre perrished on inner sidewall

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Dec 2013 39,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre side wall cracking o/s/r

Fail 2 Nov 2012 34,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tyre side wall cracking o/s/r

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,000 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,419 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 14,776 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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CP56 HUA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CP56 HUA, 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 CP56 HUA registered?

CP56 HUA is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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