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BD56 TRV

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,448 mi
Last recorded132,448 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 132,448 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2026 132,417 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 122,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 119,927 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2022 117,101 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 110,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 106,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 106,942 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 91,804 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 91,804 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,660 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 71,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 71,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,110 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,356 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 48,356 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,400 miles

Deep cut in tread of nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,461 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 19,285 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 TRV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

BD56 TRV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is BD56 TRV safe to buy?

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