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PE56 TYH

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,030 mi
Last recorded148,030 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 TYH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 148,030 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

vehicle under-body slightly rusty.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 141,506 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 136,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 132,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 132,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 126,204 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 120,269 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,476 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 98,503 miles

side lights poor

Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

side lights poor

Pass 9 Nov 2012 84,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,699 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 58,032 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 57,825 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight weep rear diff

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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PE56 TYH is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE56 TYH, 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 PE56 TYH registered?

PE56 TYH is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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