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MB56 MGB

2021 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,979 mi
Last recorded36,979 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2021 Subaru Forester68,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB56 MGB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 36,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2026 77,648 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 23,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 65,127 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 11,307 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 52,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 43,361 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 33,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 24,032 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,786 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 22,781 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 17,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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MB56 MGB is a 2021 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2021 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 68,256 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 MB56 MGB, 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 5 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MB56 MGB registered?

MB56 MGB is a 2021 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2021.

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