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MV56 JVG

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,351 mi
Last recorded92,351 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 JVG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 92,351 miles

Central Rear corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,523 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Casing corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 88,538 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 88,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,216 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,452 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 82,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 80,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 80,292 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,171 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 78,169 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,381 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,831 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2016 62,526 miles

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

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

corrosion on both lower arms front

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,968 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,782 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,217 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 39,216 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,683 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 29,242 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,109 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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MV56 JVG is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MV56 JVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV56 JVG registered?

MV56 JVG is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is MV56 JVG safe to buy?

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