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BN56 SPX

2006 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,805 mi
Last recorded110,805 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 SPX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 110,805 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 110,803 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position at end of test bonnet catch would not secure . (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,708 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 97,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,956 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 95,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 94,208 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 91,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,811 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 81,479 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 81,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,229 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 70,229 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,108 miles

suspension not level weak rear springs

Fail 29 Mar 2014 66,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,386 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres side walls perished (2156016)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 49,922 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,182 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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BN56 SPX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc 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 BN56 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

BN56 SPX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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