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NX56 JPY

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,635 mi
Last recorded110,635 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 JPY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 110,635 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 109,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,743 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,727 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,708 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 98,002 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 98,002 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,006 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 95,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 90,648 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 90,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,303 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 86,291 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,212 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres have age related cracks in tread not through to cords

both front tyres worn on inner edges

e.m.l on

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,646 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 69,375 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,132 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,387 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,152 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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NX56 JPY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 NX56 JPY, 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 NX56 JPY registered?

NX56 JPY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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The MOT history for NX56 JPY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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