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HN56 MFF

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,165 mi
Last recorded132,165 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 MFF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 132,165 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

All tyres badly cracked on tread

Both rear trailing arm bushes perished

Rear discs corroded

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 9 Nov 2023 129,519 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Rear shocks corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,906 miles

General corrosion to all suspension

Handbrake travel slightly high

Rear inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,914 miles

Front discs corroded

Slight play in both rear antiroll bar bushes

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,590 miles

front brake discs corroded

long hand brake

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushs

Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,216 miles

Exhaust centre section to cat flange corroded

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 112,606 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 112,561 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 107,951 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 107,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Nov 2015 96,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre valves perished

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,716 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 76,631 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2012 67,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid slightly low

offside and neatside tyres worn on inner edge's

Pass 5 Nov 2012 67,083 miles

brake fluid slightly low

offside and neatside tyres worn on inner edge's

Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,778 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 51,778 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,685 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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HN56 MFF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HN56 MFF, 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 HN56 MFF registered?

HN56 MFF is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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