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DG56 EUL

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

184,147 mi
Last recorded184,147 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EUL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 184,147 miles

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 18 Sep 2024 175,373 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRE WORN

SILL KIT FITTED

Fail 16 Sep 2024 175,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRE WORN

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 4 Oct 2023 167,734 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 29 Sep 2023 167,610 miles

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

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 26 Sep 2022 158,689 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 150,397 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Sep 2021 150,397 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,877 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

FRONT PADS WORN

Pass 4 Oct 2019 134,090 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across the bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,260 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - worn nearly to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view across bottom of the windscreen - not affecting driver's view on the road (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear suspension noisy - need additional investigation to locate

Pass 4 Oct 2017 110,154 miles

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,031 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED IN DRY CONDITIONS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' + various slight chips to screen area. (8.3.1d)

exhaust & steel hangers starting to corrode.

slight wear to pedal rubbers.inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.

spare tyre worn,osr tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall.plastic oversills fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,987 miles

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

exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2014 68,987 miles

n/s front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,200 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,407 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,800 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 32,491 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,530 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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DG56 EUL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DG56 EUL, 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 DG56 EUL registered?

DG56 EUL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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