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BT56 VUR

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,538 mi
Last recorded127,538 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,538 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 127,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 110,416 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner and outer tread area

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 100,910 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,810 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 78,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 67,112 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 55,692 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,704 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,043 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 VUR is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VUR, 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 VUR registered?

BT56 VUR is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is BT56 VUR safe to buy?

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