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BP55 ONH

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,719 mi
Last recorded152,719 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 ONH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 152,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive final drive unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 146,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 146,462 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side sill to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side to axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 139,663 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 133,787 miles

Coil spring worn Vehicle higher on the front compared to the rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge. tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2023 133,757 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring worn Vehicle higher on the front compared to the rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge. tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2022 126,967 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 121,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake slight fluctuation

Rear general corrosion to subframe and suspension arms

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,318 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,406 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,441 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 86,438 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,291 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 64,291 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,254 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 59,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,938 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 42,694 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,995 miles

n/s wiper blade slight spilt

o/s and mid seat belt rear not test due to seat folded dowen

Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s wiper blade slight spilt

o/s and mid seat belt rear not test due to seat folded dowen

Pass 26 May 2009 28,144 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 ONH is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BP55 ONH, 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 ONH is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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