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VN55 XTZ

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,700 mi
Last recorded137,700 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2022 137,700 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust deteriorated

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Front Suspension arms pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Inner sills corroded

Nearside and offside rear inner arches corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arms pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear brakes worn

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 125,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 125,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 117,910 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 116,588 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 116,588 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 112,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 107,931 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 107,931 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 100,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 87,097 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,097 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 81,001 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 63,881 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 63,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,529 miles

both front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,035 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,176 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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VN55 XTZ 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 VN55 XTZ, 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 VN55 XTZ registered?

VN55 XTZ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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