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BF56 PVA

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,132 mi
Last recorded178,132 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 PVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 178,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 172,253 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 166,624 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 161,422 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,515 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 148,222 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 135,791 miles

Offside Rear shock damp

Pass 25 Sep 2017 126,167 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 126,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 113,760 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Sep 2016 113,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Sep 2015 96,109 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 96,109 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,887 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 79,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,575 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 65,575 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,730 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 41,358 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 32,480 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 PVA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF56 PVA, 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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BF56 PVA is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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