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BD56 TXV

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,977 mi
Last recorded112,977 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,977 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 112,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 106,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of axle mounting corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at end under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel slightly loose exhaust heat shield not fully secure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 97,212 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,691 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,155 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers leaking slightly

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2017 86,141 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure but not likely to hit other components

Fail 10 Nov 2017 86,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 pipes at valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,630 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 73,420 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,138 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 66,138 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 54,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front fog lamp damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,265 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side front fog lamp damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,402 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,790 miles

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)

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 TXV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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