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SV56 UUX

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,531 mi
Last recorded130,531 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 UUX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 130,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear sub-frame, floor, inner sills showing corrosion but not excessive.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 129,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,049 miles

Both front brake hose metal ferrules corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle rear floorpan, both rear sills and rear subframe corroded but not excessive at time of test.

Fail 3 Jul 2018 121,793 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Both front brake hose metal ferrules corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, centre sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorber cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle rear floorpan, both rear sills and rear subframe corroded but not excessive at time of test.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,946 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bothfront (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis,silles and floor corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 109,946 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bothfront (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis,silles and floor corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,113 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering slightly tight in places.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering slightly tight in places.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 79,187 miles

All brake hose metal ferrules slightly corroded.

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,187 miles

All brake hose metal ferrules slightly corroded.

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded.

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,734 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 55,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,134 miles

left front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UUX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUX, 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 UUX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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