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BD56 TTU

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,723 mi
Last recorded183,723 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 TTU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 183,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 183,722 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle sticking on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

footbrake pulling to right

Pass 8 Aug 2024 177,897 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged dog buckle fitted (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 154,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 154,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 134,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 134,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 111,542 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,632 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 97,563 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 88,325 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,052 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,255 miles

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

brake pedal cover slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,738 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,405 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 61,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 58,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,425 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 54,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres scrubbing inside edges/ low on tread

Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,239 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 35,780 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 31,598 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 TTU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

BD56 TTU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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