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BP55 OMR

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,592 mi
Last recorded127,592 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 OMR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 127,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allow full inspection

Fail 22 Nov 2022 127,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure body sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allow full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2021 121,638 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts arms etc advise repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Nov 2021 121,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts arms etc advise repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

registration plate light are dim

Pass 3 Dec 2020 116,785 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 116,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 113,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Dec 2019 113,062 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 106,094 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 103,353 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 103,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,036 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 84,721 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 41,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,119 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,146 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 28,146 miles

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,968 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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BP55 OMR is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP55 OMR, 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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BP55 OMR is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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