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RK56 XOE

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,550 mi
Last recorded170,550 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XOE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 170,550 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 169,773 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 161,127 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 149,710 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 135,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 127,479 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 115,136 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,941 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,394 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 80,144 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,398 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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RK56 XOE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK56 XOE, 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 RK56 XOE registered?

RK56 XOE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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