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BD56 RBO

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

149,241 mi
Last recorded149,241 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 RBO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 149,241 miles

all steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 149,241 miles

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

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 145,941 miles

advise all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise o/s/f headlamp deteriorated

advise o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and tread getting low

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2024 141,885 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 141,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 139,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 139,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 138,158 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 138,158 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 135,405 miles

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2021 135,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2020 131,340 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 127,723 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 127,716 miles

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

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 5 Jun 2018 123,718 miles

front brake pads are low and discs are worn/corroded

rear shockers damp

Fail 5 Jun 2018 123,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front brake pads are low and discs are worn/corroded

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge very close to exposing the cords recommend replacing asap

offside rear tyre tread is low close to wear markers

rear shockers damp

Pass 7 Jun 2017 116,428 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,251 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Casing Deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2016 107,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Casing Deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 97,742 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 97,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,382 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 90,833 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 90,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 81,284 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 81,284 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,822 miles

parking lights front and rear not working with ign off

Fail 18 Jan 2013 79,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

parking lights front and rear not working with ign off

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,146 miles

near side front tyre wearing outer edge

off side rear seat belt could not be checked due to child seat being fitted

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 RBO is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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