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BT56 VUX

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,832 mi
Last recorded70,832 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 70,832 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to nearside rear corner bumper.

engine management light on.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,790 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight cracking nearside rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,101 miles

slight cracking nearside rear tyre.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 59,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight cracking nearside rear tyre.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 54,479 miles

cracking of offside rear tyre.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 48,124 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2012 41,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,613 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,795 miles

o/s front brake disc corroded,

Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,174 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in side of tred

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 VUX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

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

Is BT56 VUX safe to buy?

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