MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sections (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sections (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge asap (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/f f foglamp broken
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front fog light smashed
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all 4 tyres worn on edges
boot handle seased
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front fog light smashed
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all 4 tyres worn on edges
boot handle seased
engine management warning light illuminated on dash
rear exhaust silencer corroded and mounting broken away
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine management warning light illuminated on dash
rear exhaust silencer corroded and mounting broken away
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
osf tyre wearing on inner edge
Minor pitting to rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Minor pitting to rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV56 TXS is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 OV56 TXS, 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 OV56 TXS registered?
OV56 TXS is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 2006.
Is OV56 TXS safe to buy?
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