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SV56 YSP

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,053 mi
Last recorded103,053 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 YSP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,053 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 103,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,074 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 94,665 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 94,664 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,200 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroded but not excisivlly

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 92,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules lower ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules lower ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 91,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear /rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear / rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,564 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at front of wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure at front

exhaust tail box front hanger corroded off

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,564 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at front of wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure at front

exhaust tail box front hanger corroded off

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 76,475 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 69,622 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,704 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,840 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outside

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 YSP is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YSP, 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 YSP is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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