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RK56 XOT

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,013 mi
Last recorded104,013 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 XOT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 104,013 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 98,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 91,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 86,745 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 82,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front suspension noisy

Fail 23 Nov 2018 82,526 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front suspension noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2017 75,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2016 70,085 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,613 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 63,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,483 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 56,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 51,973 miles

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

front wiper blades slighty split on ends but clearing screen

Pass 5 Aug 2011 45,933 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 45,933 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,349 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,030 miles

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

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

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

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 XOT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XOT, 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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RK56 XOT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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