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N56 XSO

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,963 mi
Last recorded131,963 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 XSO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 131,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 120,996 miles

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

both rear inner wings corroded at topt strut mountings

Fail 1 Aug 2018 120,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear inner wings corroded at topt strut mountings

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,935 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Nearside Front foglight

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,938 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,252 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,874 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 53,609 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2012 44,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 41,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,217 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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N56 XSO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N56 XSO, 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 N56 XSO registered?

N56 XSO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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