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BT56 DKN

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,981 mi
Last recorded118,981 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 118,981 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress headlight lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 117,224 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,870 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 111,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 104,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 104,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective getting misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 99,105 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 99,105 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,505 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,963 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,739 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 62,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,173 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,343 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 55,486 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,830 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,431 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 11,922 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 DKN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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