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BD56 TXP

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,797 mi
Last recorded94,797 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 94,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills , both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 92,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 92,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 90,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 87,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 83,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,280 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,240 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 69,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,095 miles

Offside Rear Inner INNER TYRE WALL BADLY PERISHED

Fail 2 Jul 2018 63,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner INNER TYRE WALL BADLY PERISHED

Pass 20 Jun 2017 54,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,042 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,290 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 47,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 41,586 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 41,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,899 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 31,898 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 26,753 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,786 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 21,031 miles

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

Offside 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 TXP is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 TXP registered?

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

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