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BD56 XOM

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

129,439 mi
Last recorded129,439 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XOM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 129,439 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front level sensor arm bracket very corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear level sensor arm bracket very corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 122,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp levelling device damaged but lamps showing correct level

Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,385 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 118,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,888 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 116,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,856 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads very well worn cant be sure about 1.5mm have to pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 94,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,521 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 76,476 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.2MM LOW ON EDGE AND CRACKING

Offside Front TYRE 2.8MM VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

TRACKING

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 76,476 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.2MM LOW ON EDGE AND CRACKING

Offside Front TYRE 2.8MM VERY LOW ON EDGE SUGGEST REPLACEMENT

TRACKING

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 67,025 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE 2.9MM

Offside Front TYRE 3.5MM LOW ON EDGE

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,007 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,051 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,094 miles

offside frear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,542 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 38,542 miles

Centre 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,276 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,132 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,279 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 XOM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XOM, 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 XOM registered?

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

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