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BD56 TWP

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,372 mi
Last recorded118,372 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 118,372 miles

underbody dirty

Pass 23 Nov 2018 113,023 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 113,021 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 108,084 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check engine light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Nov 2017 108,084 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

check engine light on

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 102,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 96,830 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 96,830 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,908 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 90,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 85,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 78,065 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 78,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,804 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,319 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,319 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,436 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 TWP is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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