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OV56 TXS

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,640 mi
Last recorded132,640 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 TXS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 132,640 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 126,159 miles

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))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 126,158 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 118,428 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 118,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 104,446 miles

engine management warning light illuminated on dash

rear exhaust silencer corroded and mounting broken away

Fail 4 Sep 2015 104,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,788 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 83,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,496 miles

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

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,496 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,883 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 51,374 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,374 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,906 miles

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?

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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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.

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