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BD56 TVN

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 TVN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 99,579 miles

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

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 28 Oct 2025 99,575 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Suspension top mount split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Suspension top mount split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 96,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust section. (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,521 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,248 miles

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

center exhaust joint corroded

headlight images poor

Pass 2 Nov 2021 85,932 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 84,344 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 84,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,849 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,021 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,950 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,656 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,820 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 47,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 41,119 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,485 miles

tyre n/s/rear cracking in tread.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 33,396 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

tyre n/s/rear cracking in tread.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,695 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,330 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 TVN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

BD56 TVN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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