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SW56 UHK

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,020 mi
Last recorded104,020 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 UHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 100,070 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 93,586 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,674 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Oct 2022 79,061 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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SW56 UHK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW56 UHK?

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What year was SW56 UHK registered?

SW56 UHK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is SW56 UHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 UHK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SW56 UHK have outstanding finance?

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