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HN56 BPX

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

61,170 mi
Last recorded61,170 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 BPX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 61,170 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 61,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside washer jet blocked but getting sufficient water from the nearside

Pass 20 Nov 2024 59,929 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 59,912 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 58,592 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 56,501 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 52,411 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 52,410 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 49,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (4) 3mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 41,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,258 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 29 Sep 2015 36,920 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,752 miles

front brake discs scruffy

Pass 28 Sep 2011 23,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,093 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,560 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 BPX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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