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BT56 DFL

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,238 mi
Last recorded91,238 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut

Fail 2 Nov 2015 91,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut

Pass 27 Oct 2014 81,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,867 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,889 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 56,977 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 56,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,732 miles

front brake discs slightly worn,scored and corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,736 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 35,628 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BT56 DFL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT56 DFL, 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 BT56 DFL registered?

BT56 DFL is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is BT56 DFL safe to buy?

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