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BL55 WKW

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,084 mi
Last recorded121,084 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 WKW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,084 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 121,074 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,973 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,959 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 106,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,194 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 93,375 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 85,399 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 77,928 miles

both sides front top suspension mounts split and perished

brake pedal anti slip worn

child seat fitted nsr adult belt not checkked

chips in windscreen

eml light on

inner rack ends have slight play

osf brake has slight bind

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,525 miles

both sides front top shock mounts perished

child seat fitted nsr adult belt not checked

chips in windscreen

eml light on

nsf tyre low inside edge

osf tyre bald inside edge

outer sill covers fitted

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 18 Nov 2013 70,163 miles

nsf tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge

osf tyre worn to limit on inside edge

Fail 15 Nov 2013 70,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge

osf tyre worn to limit on inside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2012 65,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,934 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust system

Front brake disc pitted

Nearside rear tyre wearing on shoulder

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on shoulder

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs pitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,853 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2010 49,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,794 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2008 30,243 miles

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

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 WKW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL55 WKW, 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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BL55 WKW is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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