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DD56 AWD

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

121,524 mi
Last recorded121,524 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDD56 AWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 121,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,748 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,059 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,632 miles

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trialling arm inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 102,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,514 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 94,319 miles

EML light on dash.

N/S/R Tyre wearing bald on outer edge.

O/S/R Tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 89,080 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Fail 26 Sep 2016 89,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,623 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 62,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,463 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,069 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,545 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DD56 AWD is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DD56 AWD, 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 DD56 AWD registered?

DD56 AWD is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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