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HN56 BOV

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,977 mi
Last recorded61,977 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 BOV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 61,977 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between Centre box and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 61,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached locking ring insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between Centre box and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 61,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 59,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 58,439 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 58,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f brake binding.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 54,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 54,185 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 52,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm worn to the outside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing to outer edge tread also wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,010 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,517 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges 215/60/16

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,578 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,581 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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HN56 BOV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN56 BOV, 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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HN56 BOV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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