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FE56 ZYW

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,134 mi
Last recorded160,134 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 ZYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 160,134 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 wheel arches and behind tear bumper covered in thgick dry mud

Pass 15 Sep 2023 153,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 153,283 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,734 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 145,729 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 137,241 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 128,998 miles

Bodywork damage, underbody corrosion and moisture in headlamps.

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 119,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 119,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

diff support bushes perished and slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,852 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,289 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded & worn

n/s rear tyre valve perished

rear cross beam outer bushes in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,920 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,399 miles

Nearside inner track rod ball joint has slight play

corrosion setting into front brake discs

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,304 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres worn on outside edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 95,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres worn on outside edge

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,590 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres worn on edges

brake fluid below max

exhaust corroded at joints & rear mtg corroded

front brake discs & pads worn

Fail 5 Sep 2013 91,577 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

all tyres worn on edges

brake fluid below max

exhaust corroded at joints & rear mtg corroded

front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 83,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 80,098 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,428 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,089 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 ZYW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

FE56 ZYW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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