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FE56 KZC

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 KZC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 123,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner boot/ wheel arch area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 123,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner boot/ wheel arch area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,237 miles

rusty under vehicle

Fail 13 Dec 2022 116,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s front (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2021 110,398 miles

rusty under vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2020 104,849 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 99,773 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,169 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,049 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre in poor condition

both sides rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2017 85,135 miles

Offside Front tyre in a poor condition

Fail 21 Apr 2017 85,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre in a poor condition

Pass 3 May 2016 80,331 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,134 miles

Cannot test rear brake pipes properly due to heavy plastic coating

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,934 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Mar 2012 45,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,992 miles

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 May 2011 38,218 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 6 May 2011 38,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,417 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 35,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,561 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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FE56 KZC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FE56 KZC, 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 FE56 KZC registered?

FE56 KZC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 October 2006.

Is FE56 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 KZC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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