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NV56 VFH

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,019 mi
Last recorded79,019 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 VFH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 79,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 78,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 78,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,592 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2022 76,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2021 75,140 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad anti rattle bracket-missing 1 of 2

Offside Front caliper slides worn

Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,359 miles

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 15 Oct 2018 64,332 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

very little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Oct 2017 57,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 53,532 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 47,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer tread

Rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,309 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,932 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 29,786 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 29,786 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 24,757 miles

can not fully inspect brake pipes due to the running inside vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2010 24,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

can not fully inspect brake pipes due to the running inside vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,264 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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NV56 VFH is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NV56 VFH, 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 NV56 VFH registered?

NV56 VFH is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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