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BD56 AYA

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

117,466 mi
Last recorded117,466 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 AYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 117,466 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both attachment brackets corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 111,923 miles

Exhaust system showing corrosion

General underbody corrosion rear subframe

Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,583 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 100,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 100,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,852 miles

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

under body and subframes getting corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,431 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,137 miles

Front Inner track rod

Front Inner tyre

Nearside Rear shocker

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,371 miles

Exhaust metal hangers corroded slightly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,744 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,549 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 40,805 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,755 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 28,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,514 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,177 miles

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

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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BD56 AYA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BD56 AYA, 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 BD56 AYA registered?

BD56 AYA is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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