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BD56 TXG

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,146 mi
Last recorded118,146 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 TXG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 118,146 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 114,622 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 114,622 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,541 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,818 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,985 miles

Nearside front antiroll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Small stone chip to windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2018 94,985 miles

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

Nearside front antiroll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,650 miles

Slight corrosion to exhaust system

Small stone chip to windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,382 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 69,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,862 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,628 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,047 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,403 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 TXG is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXG, 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 TXG registered?

BD56 TXG is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is BD56 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 TXG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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