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SV55 KFL

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,575 mi
Last recorded162,575 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 KFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 162,575 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower underside corrosion on suspension items

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 154,118 miles

rear subframe corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,532 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch end of sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 151,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area end of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch end of sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,855 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded nearside mountings area doubled skined (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 146,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded nearside mountings area doubled skined (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 140,890 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 140,876 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SUBARU RECOMMEND TIMING BELT TO BE CHANGED AT EVERY 60K OR 5 YEAR

needs tracked

Fail 9 Jul 2015 129,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SUBARU RECOMMEND TIMING BELT TO BE CHANGED AT EVERY 60K OR 5 YEAR

needs tracked

Pass 18 Jul 2014 112,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 112,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,872 miles

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)

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

heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jul 2012 82,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 82,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,758 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,545 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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SV55 KFL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV55 KFL, 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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SV55 KFL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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