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EJ56 KSN

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,487 mi
Last recorded72,487 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 KSN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 72,487 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 72,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,157 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 191,807 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 191,807 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 186,295 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 186,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 177,958 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 171,692 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 171,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 166,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyre valves perished.

Fail 12 Aug 2014 166,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyre valves perished.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 159,250 miles

front discs worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Aug 2013 159,250 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen chipped

front discs worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 131,322 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 131,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 51,815 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 51,815 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EJ56 KSN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJ56 KSN, 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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EJ56 KSN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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