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KY56 ZDO

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 ZDO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 80,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components very rusty

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,280 miles

undercarriage very rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2018 76,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undercarriage very rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2017 69,774 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

unable to fully assess brake pipe over rear subframe

Fail 16 Aug 2017 69,767 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

unable to fully assess brake pipe over rear subframe

Pass 31 Aug 2016 63,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,202 miles

o/s front tyre low on inside edge on legal limit

Pass 12 Aug 2014 48,503 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,293 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 41,291 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,591 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,521 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,412 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres wearing 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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KY56 ZDO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY56 ZDO, 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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KY56 ZDO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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