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BD56 BFN

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 BFN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 121,896 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all associated suspension arm's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 121,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chasi rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front to rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear chasi near all suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chasi rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,264 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 120,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 115,287 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around rear half of car showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 112,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around rear half of car showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 109,581 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 102,885 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 102,879 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,469 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 75,119 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR PAN BY SUBFRAME MOUNT AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion BY SUBFRAME MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,119 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR PAN BY SUBFRAME MOUNT AREA (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion BY SUBFRAME MOUNTS (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by axle and trailing arm mountings and carrier to body (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion by front subframe mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,271 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 65,004 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 54,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,975 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,783 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 39,783 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

oil leak from gearbox

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,415 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 31,415 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 24,200 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 12,236 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 BFN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BFN, 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 BFN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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