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VK56 PYZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

157,338 mi
Last recorded157,338 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 PYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 157,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 157,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 151,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 146,520 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 146,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 142,638 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 132,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 121,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 104,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,073 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 82,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,086 miles

Front tyres worn and perishing

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

Nearside mirror indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear diff oil seal slightly leaking

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2017 82,086 miles

Front tyres worn and perishing

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside mirror indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear diff oil seal slightly leaking

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,052 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 71,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,732 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,831 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,999 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,721 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,540 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,853 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge.(recomend tracking)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 18,853 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge.(recomend tracking)

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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VK56 PYZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VK56 PYZ, 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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VK56 PYZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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