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BD56 XPA

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,423 mi
Last recorded115,423 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 XPA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 113,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,269 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,269 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 106,963 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 106,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 28 Jul 2018 105,974 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front corrosion on the suspension arm

Offside Front corrosion on the suspension arm

Offside Rear tyre showing cracks

Pass 27 Jan 2018 105,414 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear tyre showing cracks

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,227 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Front suspension arm corroded

Offside Rear tyre showing cracks

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,287 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on the front brake discs

offside rear tyre showing cracks

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,225 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,453 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,965 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,476 miles

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

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 XPA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XPA, 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 XPA registered?

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

Is BD56 XPA safe to buy?

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