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BT56 VVJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,563 mi
Last recorded104,563 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VVJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 104,563 miles

Central Underbody covered in mud

Pass 14 Aug 2025 99,015 miles

FRONT HEAT SHIELD INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OR CAUSE A HAZARD

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (c))

VEHICLE IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 14 Aug 2024 98,797 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,337 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 93,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 15 Feb 2022 90,635 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 90,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front. (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,215 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,619 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 70,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s front n/s front and n/s rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,776 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front wiper blade rubber deteriorated

alternator belt deteriorated

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,661 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 53,661 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,021 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,661 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 43,661 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,303 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges, front wipers split

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,857 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 33,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge. n/s/r tyre cracking on side walls. slight cracking on o/s/f tyre side wall. battery insecure.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 23,229 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 VVJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

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

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