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HY56 KGO

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,428 mi
Last recorded136,428 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 KGO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 136,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 136,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 136,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective very likley to require new lamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened previous weld repairs starting to rust again (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 130,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflective slightly defective

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight kink (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 130,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflective slightly defective

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slight kink (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 130,758 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Sub-frame likely to become detached (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached The new subframe bolt loose! (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached New subframe bolt sinking into the subframe what obviously slightly loose! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Subframe repaired and covered with paint. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Subframe repaired and covered with paint. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 122,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 122,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 112,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre more worn on outer edge

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 102,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre more worn on outer edge

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 94,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 90,060 miles

nearside front fog light unit loose

offside headlight beam pattern slight diffused

rear wiper blade perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,540 miles

nearside rear exhaust mounting bracket missing,exhaust box slight split

strong advise offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2016 86,380 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

drivers front wiper blade perishing

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

rear exhaust mounting bracket missing

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 83,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Hub area cover in oil due to shock leaking

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,627 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,825 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,634 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 52,497 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,767 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,197 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HY56 KGO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HY56 KGO, 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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HY56 KGO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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