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EJ56 SUH

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,677 mi
Last recorded116,677 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 SUH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,677 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 116,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,305 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 109,305 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 96,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 96,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 92,592 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 83,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 77,725 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,771 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 61,892 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,881 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,544 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 39,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,980 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 30,191 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 26,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 26,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 21,661 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 16,337 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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EJ56 SUH is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ56 SUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ56 SUH registered?

EJ56 SUH is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is EJ56 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ56 SUH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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