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CV56 RMU

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 RMU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,132 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 80,132 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 72,520 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 - next to the joints (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling pipes ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill, plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 67,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 - next to the joints (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filling pipes ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill, plastic sill covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,542 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,542 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,191 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 57,180 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 53,871 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 53,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,799 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 48,785 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,710 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,866 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded out of floor into union (3.6.B.2c)

slight suspension knock on nearside front no obvious signs of wear or play in joints

Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box around weld (7.1.2)

covers fitted over outer body sills preventing full inspection

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 15,956 miles

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2013 14,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 12,565 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 10,834 miles

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

Rear brake disks slightly worn and corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 9,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,084 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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CV56 RMU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV56 RMU, 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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CV56 RMU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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