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MX56 YVK

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,662 mi
Last recorded149,662 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YVK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 149,662 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to osr nsr inner wheel arch areas

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2021 149,657 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill / inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill / inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of sill / inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill / inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to osr nsr inner wheel arch areas

outer sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Dec 2020 149,266 miles

Front Suspension rusted

Offside Rear Outer cv joint is delaminating and falling apart

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 149,255 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rusted

Offside Rear Outer cv joint is delaminating and falling apart

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 148,867 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to perish (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust centre silencer hanger broken but system still supported

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2019 148,860 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Both rear inner sills corroded but not considered excessive

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

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still supported

exhaust system corroded

outer sill has covers fitted both sides

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 143,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both rear hangers broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all rear suspension rubber bushes perished

exhaust system has leak of exhaust gasses rear silencer

Fail 31 Oct 2018 143,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose both rear hangers broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all four tyres perished

all rear suspension rubber bushes perished

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system has leak of exhaust gasses rear silencer

Pass 9 Oct 2017 131,467 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 131,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 120,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,657 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,992 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 69,992 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 58,934 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 51,062 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,106 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,223 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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MX56 YVK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MX56 YVK, 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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MX56 YVK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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