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FJ56 KZT

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,280 mi
Last recorded159,280 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 KZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 159,280 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 159,269 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

offside front electric window does not open

Pass 2 Dec 2013 143,301 miles

Both front tyres worn thin on inside edges

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 126,633 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 110,448 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outside edge

offside front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,966 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 93,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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FJ56 KZT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FJ56 KZT, 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 FJ56 KZT registered?

FJ56 KZT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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The MOT history for FJ56 KZT shows 7 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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