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BD56 TWF

2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca

Blue Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,973 mi
Last recorded166,973 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca66,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 TWF
MakeSubaru
ModelB9 Tribeca
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 166,973 miles

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

rear suspension rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2026 166,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear suspension rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2025 154,744 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,240 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 127,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 127,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 122,323 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 122,323 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 109,800 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,953 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 99,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,422 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 92,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 85,881 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,365 miles

O/S/F tyre deep cut`s

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,123 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 60,845 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Front lower arm bushes starting too crack

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 60,845 miles

Exhaust corroded in places

Front lower arm bushes starting too crack

Pass 14 Dec 2013 52,547 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 44,149 miles

Near sdide front tie rod very slight play

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)

Rear exhaust joints corroaded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,342 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 27,346 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,483 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru B9 Tribeca?

Based on 7,310 MOT tests across 547 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
6,198
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 108
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 107
position lamp(s) not working 79
Stop lamp not working 71
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BD56 TWF is a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca in Blue with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 66,783 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 B9 Tribeca fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD56 TWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru B9 Tribeca typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru B9 Tribeca is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD56 TWF is a 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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