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NL56 KRK

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,262 mi
Last recorded105,262 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 KRK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,262 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 105,262 miles

Towbar attachment insecure ball (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 100,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter insecure

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear transmission noise

Fail 23 Jun 2016 82,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter insecure

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,953 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 61,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,030 miles

exhaust system rusty in several parts

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,268 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,653 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 39,177 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 39,177 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,632 miles

o/s/r tyre has had a bonded sidewall repair

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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NL56 KRK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NL56 KRK, 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 NL56 KRK registered?

NL56 KRK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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