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BD56 TXJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,746 mi
Last recorded135,746 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 135,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 12 Nov 2021 135,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken connected to lower suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,246 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,758 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2019 122,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER UNDER SILL HOLE & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated HOSE INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER UNDER SILL HOLE & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY & OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 110,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 102,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,957 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 74,141 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 59,704 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 44,548 miles

front discs heavily pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,516 miles

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

both front discs inner surface corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,703 miles

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

Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TXJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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