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FE56 RXO

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,533 mi
Last recorded152,533 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 RXO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 152,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated at time of test.

Fail 22 Aug 2018 152,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55 ZR 17, 98W . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated at time of test.

Pass 5 Sep 2017 136,868 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 136,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 / 55 x 17, 98W . (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Center exhaust mounting bracket corroded & broken off, System secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 120,436 miles

Front Tyres have heavy wear on inner edges

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 104,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,961 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,523 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,077 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,968 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,484 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 RXO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE56 RXO, 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 RXO registered?

FE56 RXO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is FE56 RXO safe to buy?

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