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BD56 TXE

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,372 mi
Last recorded141,372 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 TXE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 141,372 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 141,372 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 138,781 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2025 138,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Out

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 136,080 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 110,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 110,155 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 110,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 102,865 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 102,864 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 93,070 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 93,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,604 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 82,602 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,242 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 73,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,361 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 63,355 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light is illuminated

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 53,294 miles

Plastic guards prevent a full inspection of sills

Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,387 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,804 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 12,549 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 10,261 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 TXE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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