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GY56 BVA

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,102 mi
Last recorded153,102 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 BVA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 153,102 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 153,101 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported hose to pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 151,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 151,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative front and read sensor linkages broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp washer not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 150,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 150,460 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 144,234 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 138,685 miles

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

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

o/s inner cv boot perished

Pass 31 Aug 2016 135,374 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 135,374 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 125,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 113,310 miles

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

exhaust heat sheilds noisey

Pass 4 Sep 2013 108,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT CHTTAER FROM FRONT SUSPENSION & SLIGHT HUM FROM POSSIBLE WHEEL BEARING EVIDENT DURING BRAKE TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch heavy,rea wiper missing,os door mirror casing damaged,pedal rubbers worn,fuel cap lanyard missing/broken,spare tyre tread low,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,plastic oversills fitted,

front brake discs worn & osf disc inner face in poor condition,nsr tyre oss brand,osr tyre tread getting low,DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED,

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,620 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,479 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 82,387 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,387 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 72,207 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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GY56 BVA is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GY56 BVA, 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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GY56 BVA is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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