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VF55 GYZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,114 mi
Last recorded139,114 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 GYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 139,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 130,302 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 130,302 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,722 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 121,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 110,781 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 110,780 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,252 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

back box is corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2013 80,033 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,130 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 62,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 51,772 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 51,772 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,004 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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VF55 GYZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VF55 GYZ, 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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What year was VF55 GYZ registered?

VF55 GYZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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