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DV56 YCO

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,565 mi
Last recorded70,565 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 YCO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 70,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

underside off vehicle rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,264 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,040 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 56,952 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 51,067 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 51,067 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 47,692 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front and rear exhaust flange corroded

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,216 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust joints corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2013 38,905 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,313 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 29,296 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,054 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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DV56 YCO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DV56 YCO, 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 DV56 YCO registered?

DV56 YCO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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