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MV56 JVJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,076 mi
Last recorded146,076 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 JVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 146,076 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 137,707 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 137,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 124,416 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut assembly (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

some deterioration corrosion on front section of exhaust system

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

uneven wear on nearside front tyre worn on outer edges of treads

Fail 10 May 2018 124,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut assembly (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inside edge of treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

some deterioration corrosion on front section of exhaust system

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

uneven wear on nearside front tyre worn on outer edges of treads

Pass 15 May 2017 105,978 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated ( system still supported )

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust system corroded/detiorating

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

undertray/sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 15 May 2017 105,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated ( system still supported )

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

exhaust system corroded/detiorating

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

undertray/sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 17 May 2016 88,233 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 86,566 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 77,707 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2014 77,707 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 63,112 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,017 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 47,168 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,545 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 JVJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV56 JVJ, 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 MV56 JVJ registered?

MV56 JVJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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