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MK56 OMW

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,735 mi
Last recorded120,735 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 OMW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 120,735 miles

Front Both sides, shock absorber corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 120,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Union end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Union end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both sides, shock absorber corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 117,719 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. Advise early replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 112,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

General under vehicle corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 109,321 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,236 miles

General under vehicle corrosion to chassis and components

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, corroding (to flexy hoses) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear seat belt not checked due to obstruction

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 getting low on tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 102,096 miles

Centre exhaust has a slight leak of gases.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti Roll bar 'D' bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Rear tyres are worn on inner edges. 215/60 R16 99V Triangle.

Pass 4 Sep 2019 96,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked due to luggage

Pass 17 Aug 2018 89,158 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 89,134 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 82,614 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,879 miles

Both front tyre valves perished

NSF tyre has small cut & perishing

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2015 69,862 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyre valves perished

NSF tyre has small cut & perishing

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,775 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,446 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroding in places. 1 x center box mount bracket cracked at welds rattles

Pass 15 Aug 2011 40,678 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,982 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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MK56 OMW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MK56 OMW, 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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MK56 OMW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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