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NL56 KYH

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,673 mi
Last recorded169,673 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 KYH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 169,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES HEAVILY COUATED ON GREASE/ UNDERSEAL NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner body panel

Fail 26 Jul 2021 169,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DIP BEAM (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES HEAVILY COUATED ON GREASE/ UNDERSEAL NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear corrosion to inner body panel

Offside Front bottom ball joint castle nut locking pin missing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 158,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, all in general. (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lamps not working.

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

Vehicle undersealed.

boot laden

front diff oil leak

headlamps cloudy

sill covers fitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2020 158,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (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))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, all in general. (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lamps not working.

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

Vehicle undersealed.

boot laden

front diff oil leak

headlamps cloudy

sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 146,018 miles

general corrosion to under vehicle

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2019 145,866 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear in arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under vehicle

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 128,413 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 128,413 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 123,395 miles

Nearside headlight condensation

covers fitted

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,023 miles

Front exhaust cat pipe flange corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 115,023 miles

Front exhaust cat pipe flange corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,803 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,155 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 72,155 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OSF TYRE EDGEWEAR

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,431 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 59,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,475 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 34,010 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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NL56 KYH is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 NL56 KYH, 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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NL56 KYH is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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