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NA56 DPE

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

81,268 mi
Last recorded81,268 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 DPE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 81,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,918 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 76,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,051 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 71,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,097 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 62,733 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,780 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,824 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 36,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,804 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,142 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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NA56 DPE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NA56 DPE, 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 NA56 DPE registered?

NA56 DPE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is NA56 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA56 DPE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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