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GK56 XMU

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,037 mi
Last recorded127,037 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XMU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 127,037 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,591 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,591 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,155 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,937 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 76,610 miles

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

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

Rear electronic suspension load sensor arm broken

Fail 26 Jan 2017 76,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear electronic suspension load sensor arm broken

Pass 29 Dec 2015 71,120 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 71,119 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,476 miles

plastic sill trims fitted obscuring outer metal sils

Fail 16 Dec 2014 68,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic sill trims fitted obscuring outer metal sils

Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,587 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 41,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,565 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,669 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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GK56 XMU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GK56 XMU, 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 GK56 XMU registered?

GK56 XMU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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