MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Coolant leak ()
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine management light on
Front fog lights inop
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust back box corroded (outer skin)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust hanger broke (center)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW56 EKB is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SW56 EKB, 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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How do I check the history of SW56 EKB?
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What year was SW56 EKB registered?
SW56 EKB is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2006.
Is SW56 EKB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW56 EKB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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