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EK56 VOU

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,146 mi
Last recorded86,146 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 VOU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 86,146 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 86,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 71,252 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 71,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,767 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,234 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,154 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 33,107 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,711 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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EK56 VOU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EK56 VOU, 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 EK56 VOU registered?

EK56 VOU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is EK56 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 VOU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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