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GK56 XMV

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,833 mi
Last recorded45,833 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 45,833 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 44,654 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 43,338 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 42,013 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,187 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,097 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 38,060 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 38,054 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced damaged and taped over (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 35,978 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,263 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wipe blade has slight smearing in use

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking/perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper cover (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 31,592 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,125 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 25,736 miles

Gearbox appears to have a leak of oil.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,293 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,443 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 20,443 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,909 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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 14,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XMV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 GK56 XMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK56 XMV registered?

GK56 XMV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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