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RK56 XOO

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,480 mi
Last recorded53,480 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 53,480 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 50,028 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,543 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 43,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 37,293 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 33,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 29,600 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 29,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside front low and not locking off (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 20,843 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Exhaust system rusty in places

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge and has several small cuts in

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 18,156 miles

Exhaust system rusty in places

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Several small cuts in both rear tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,977 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,901 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 XOO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK56 XOO registered?

RK56 XOO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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