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BN56 SRX

2006 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,638 mi
Last recorded50,638 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Arms heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 49,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 48,685 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 48,685 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 47,656 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 47,656 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Split and Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade Split and Smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,040 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 46,040 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely unable to assess wheel bearing condition (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely unable to assess wheel bearing condition (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 45,175 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 45,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split apart / perished (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 42,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 42,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

battery positive terminal loose

Pass 17 Sep 2018 37,434 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 33,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 27,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 23,199 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 20,946 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 181,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 15,766 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 13,646 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,646 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,132 miles

Offside spot lamp not working.

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 SRX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

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

Is BN56 SRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 SRX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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