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VN56 KXD

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,437 mi
Last recorded130,437 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 KXD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,437 miles

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

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

both head lights misted but still fully useable

Fail 20 Nov 2023 130,437 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 128,205 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge tracking may need adjusting

Both headlights slightly cloudy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center and rear exhaust hangers broken off

Fail 3 Nov 2022 128,200 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror side repeater lense damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Back box outer skin corroded

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edge tracking may need adjusting

Both headlights slightly cloudy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

center and rear exhaust hangers broken off

Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,535 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 121,345 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 119,824 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 119,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 117,998 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 117,998 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 116,143 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 116,141 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,711 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 102,352 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 102,352 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,438 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,438 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jul 2013 42,212 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,733 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,126 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,907 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,561 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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VN56 KXD is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VN56 KXD, 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 VN56 KXD registered?

VN56 KXD is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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