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BD56 BAA

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

166,141 mi
Last recorded166,141 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 BAA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 166,141 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

underbody corroded

Pass 20 May 2025 161,447 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion .

Fail 21 Jan 2025 161,435 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

under body corrosion .

Pass 24 Jan 2024 158,935 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 158,933 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 156,088 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,054 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 215/55 17 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre also slight wear on inner edge,slight cracking on side wall. on 4mm ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 140,753 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 140,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 134,137 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 134,137 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,806 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 118,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 106,833 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 106,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,700 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 93,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

215/55/17 REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,831 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,566 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 73,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 65,957 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 65,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 56,780 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 56,780 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,976 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 41,530 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,538 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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BD56 BAA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BD56 BAA, 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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BD56 BAA is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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