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BN56 SKD

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,263 mi
Last recorded58,263 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SKD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f door mirror cover damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,593 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn / split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 51,593 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn / split

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,919 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in sidewall.

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

Offside rear tyre perished in sidewall.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,520 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 34,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on both edges and only 3mm tread left in middle.

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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BN56 SKD is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN56 SKD, 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 BN56 SKD registered?

BN56 SKD is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is BN56 SKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 SKD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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