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EJ56 SVC

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

175,024 mi
Last recorded175,024 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 SVC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 175,024 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 175,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X3 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 172,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 170,047 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 167,392 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 164,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 162,361 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 160,903 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 157,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 154,409 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 151,234 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 148,379 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 146,146 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brakes are noisy when applied

exhaust hangers corroded

windscreen has small areas of damage

Pass 13 Dec 2012 120,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes noisy when applied

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 120,677 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brakes noisy when applied

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 102,334 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 81,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in windscrren only just met limits , may require attention

nearside and offside front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 56,956 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 SVC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 EJ56 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

EJ56 SVC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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