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BT56 DGE

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,802 mi
Last recorded179,802 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 179,802 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 162,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 145,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust has some corrosion to flanges

Fail 2 Dec 2015 145,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded block all four front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has some corrosion to flanges

Fail 4 Dec 2014 127,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 4 Dec 2014 127,289 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust some corrosoin

Pass 7 Dec 2013 109,741 miles

centre exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,308 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Nov 2011 84,501 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,897 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DGE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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