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SV56 LVR

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,848 mi
Last recorded65,848 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 LVR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2020 65,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

underside coated in underseal

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror casing broken - tape repaired

Pass 6 May 2016 62,522 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,069 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,592 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner sidewalls on both front tyres perished

Fail 21 Aug 2013 52,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

inner sidewalls on both front tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,226 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 38,226 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,635 miles

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

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

rear brake disc's pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,883 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SV56 LVR is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SV56 LVR, 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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SV56 LVR is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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