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FP56 ZCK

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,584 mi
Last recorded102,584 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 ZCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 102,584 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 102,584 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,826 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 93,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,227 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2015 80,572 miles

both sides front tyres wearing at inner edges

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,747 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 70,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 60,885 miles

small cut n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 31 Oct 2012 51,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

slight play steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,202 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing at inner edges

slight play steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2011 41,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,336 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,380 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 25,630 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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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FP56 ZCK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP56 ZCK, 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 FP56 ZCK registered?

FP56 ZCK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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