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NM56 HDV

2020 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,515 mi
Last recorded49,515 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Subaru Forester75,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM56 HDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 49,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,350 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 48,773 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 48,271 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,185 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 47,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 45,600 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,546 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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NM56 HDV is a 2020 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2020 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 75,328 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 NM56 HDV, 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 6 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NM56 HDV registered?

NM56 HDV is a 2020 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2020.

Is NM56 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM56 HDV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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