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BT56 DLE

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,327 mi
Last recorded77,327 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 DLE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 77,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 77,228 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,985 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 55,224 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wiper blade(s) smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2021 45,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on in side edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 45,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 34,506 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 33,434 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,246 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 30,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 30,432 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,396 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,916 miles

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

rear exhaust system very rusty

surface rust on rear suspension parts

Fail 2 Dec 2014 27,916 miles

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

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

rear exhaust system very rusty

surface rust on rear suspension parts

Fail 25 Nov 2013 25,878 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust rusty

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 25 Nov 2013 25,878 miles

exhaust rusty

surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 19 Nov 2012 21,268 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriating

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,461 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 15,934 miles

Left hand rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 DLE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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