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BT56 VUE

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VUE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 95,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 93,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,131 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 87,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,419 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 83,829 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,818 miles

rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,991 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,144 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2017 62,677 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,968 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,706 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 16,543 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 11,592 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 11,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 9,689 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 9,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VUE is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 VUE registered?

BT56 VUE is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is BT56 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 VUE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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