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BT56 VUN

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,185 mi
Last recorded130,185 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 130,185 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 130,185 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,675 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff halfshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,014 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,735 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 118,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,474 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,631 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,804 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,320 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,470 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,610 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,264 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 41,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,868 miles

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both sills coverd

Fail 17 Nov 2009 27,609 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both sills coverd

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 VUN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

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

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