CarVerify

Free Car Check

EU56 VPN

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,975 mi
Last recorded103,975 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 VPN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 103,975 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise renewal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 96,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 93,549 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides / strong advisory to be replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bushes ( trailing arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes slight play rear differential brackets (cross over) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 93,524 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes slight play rear differential brackets (cross over) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm front bush slight play (trailing arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 93,523 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure Slightly insecure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes slight play rear differential brackets (cross over) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides lower arm front bush slight play (trailing arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,705 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Broken lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Main tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 71,830 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 71,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,616 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 63,552 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,206 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 52,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,233 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,910 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,194 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,984 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,910 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,910 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 33,596 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 31,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 30,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,224 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,693 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 24,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EU56 VPN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EU56 VPN, 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

How do I check the history of EU56 VPN?

You can check the full history of EU56 VPN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EU56 VPN registered?

EU56 VPN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is EU56 VPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU56 VPN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EU56 VPN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EU56 VPN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.