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BT56 DHF

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,376 mi
Last recorded117,376 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 117,376 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 117,376 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 112,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

temporary repair to near side side repeater

Pass 27 Nov 2023 108,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,619 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 99,333 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,526 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 91,442 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 85,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 78,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 71,642 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 64,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 56,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 49,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,787 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,329 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,036 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 26,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 18,610 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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BT56 DHF is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BT56 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

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

Is BT56 DHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 DHF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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