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BD56 TWV

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,145 mi
Last recorded143,145 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 143,145 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 143,139 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 138,960 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2021 138,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2020 134,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,513 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Feb 2019 125,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

F/O/S TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both...to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,585 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 116,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 111,280 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 111,278 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 99,979 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 86,578 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 86,578 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 75,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,510 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 61,788 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 50,231 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,536 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 TWV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV registered?

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

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