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MA56 GPK

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,157 mi
Last recorded83,157 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 GPK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 83,157 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 83,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,723 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 81,722 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 76,437 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 72,915 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,299 miles

front exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,474 miles

exhaust front section cat getting corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,292 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 55,559 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,908 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,646 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,490 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,259 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,823 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,776 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 15,542 miles

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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MA56 GPK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black 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 MA56 GPK, 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 MA56 GPK registered?

MA56 GPK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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