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BD56 TWC

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,903 mi
Last recorded109,903 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 109,903 miles

Offside Front Drivers window inop.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seals leaking, rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 109,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers window inop.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. 215 60 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seals leaking, rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level below minimum on pre check, added 1.5L

Pass 2 Jul 2024 101,914 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 101,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front fog lamps not working, both sides.

Nearside Rear inner seal corroded, but not excessive.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 9 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 16 Apr 2024 101,855 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))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength adjacent to the top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front fog lamps and one number plate lamp not working

Fail 9 Feb 2024 101,842 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 94,406 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,785 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,785 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,049 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 83,571 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 82,088 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,943 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,621 miles

edge wear on rear tyres..

Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,621 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

edge wear on rear tyres..

Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,523 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,489 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,696 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/s/r tyre tread on inner edge slightly worn.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 46,403 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 45,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,235 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,584 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 TWC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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