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NG56 XCL

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,762 mi
Last recorded65,762 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 XCL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 65,762 miles

Advise underside of vehicle is heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at joint to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,591 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 61,432 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 61,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,505 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,694 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 56,098 miles

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

offside front brake has signs of being siezed

Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,913 miles

both sills coverd

Pass 10 Dec 2010 51,149 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 37,849 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,849 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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NG56 XCL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NG56 XCL, 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 NG56 XCL registered?

NG56 XCL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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