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BL55 WKS

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,190 mi
Last recorded101,190 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WKS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 101,190 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 101,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,105 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 95,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,703 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,250 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,250 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front windscreen wiper blade smearing in operation

Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,125 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 64,281 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 64,281 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,366 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 56,366 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,968 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,220 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,220 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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BL55 WKS is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc 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 BL55 WKS, 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 BL55 WKS registered?

BL55 WKS is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is BL55 WKS safe to buy?

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