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RK56 XOR

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,378 mi
Last recorded142,378 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XOR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 142,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,288 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 138,288 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 138,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside side repeater lens damaged

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 133,773 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 133,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust in poor condition

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 127,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 127,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,988 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side rear wheel slightly distorted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,367 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 XOR is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK56 XOR, 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 XOR registered?

RK56 XOR is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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