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EX56 SYT

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,364 mi
Last recorded151,364 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 SYT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 151,364 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 142,366 miles

Rear Various signs of underside corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2022 133,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Fail 13 Jun 2022 133,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

various oil leaks.

various underside corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 124,460 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 124,458 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 114,342 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 114,342 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,330 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 94,521 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,547 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 85,547 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,897 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 75,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,227 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,003 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,733 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,852 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,638 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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EX56 SYT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX56 SYT, 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 EX56 SYT registered?

EX56 SYT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EX56 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 SYT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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