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BF56 EVW

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

169,452 mi
Last recorded169,452 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EVW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 169,452 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 169,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Subframe showing signs of corrosion not excessive. (Age related

Pass 6 Nov 2024 156,003 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 152,345 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Fail 18 Oct 2023 152,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on body, chassis and suspension components

Pass 5 Sep 2022 147,006 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 147,006 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 140,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 135,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,170 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 122,857 miles

Rear suspension height sensor mounting bracket broken.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 122,855 miles

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

Rear suspension height sensor mounting bracket broken.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 117,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 108,306 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 101,994 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 95,141 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 86,093 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 86,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 80,497 miles

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

plastic over sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 28 Aug 2010 52,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 32,431 miles

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

Offside 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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BF56 EVW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF56 EVW, 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 BF56 EVW registered?

BF56 EVW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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