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GY56 BVH

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 BVH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 132,319 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 121,989 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 121,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front water in head lamp

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 109,095 miles

Nearside Front water in n/s/f head lamp

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,593 miles

BATTERY INSECURE BUT NOT LIGHTLY TO FALL OUT

FRONTSCREEN CRACKED OUT SIDE OF DRIVER VIEW IN ZONE B

Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,531 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 69,174 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 56,708 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 35,334 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 28,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,158 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing bad on the inner edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 16,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 12,788 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 BVH is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GY56 BVH, 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 GY56 BVH registered?

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

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