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BF56 EWG

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,698 mi
Last recorded128,698 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 EWG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 128,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 125,369 miles

sill covers fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2023 119,677 miles

sill covers fitted

slight underside corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2023 119,677 miles

Offside Position lamp not working dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

slight underside corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2022 106,669 miles

Exhaust flange poor

Fail 16 Aug 2022 106,667 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust flange poor

Pass 12 Aug 2021 100,625 miles

Front exhaust flange thin

Fail 6 Aug 2021 100,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front exhaust flange thin

Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,053 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 84,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,602 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,812 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,854 miles

brake lines undersealed-not tested

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,511 miles

Brake Pipes Greased

Pass 15 Aug 2013 46,529 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,612 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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BF56 EWG is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EWG, 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 BF56 EWG registered?

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

Is BF56 EWG safe to buy?

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