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BT56 VWL

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,023 mi
Last recorded134,023 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2019 134,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 126,858 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 126,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,324 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 118,315 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 108,026 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,435 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 80,604 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 80,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,188 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

wiper blades split.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,857 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,197 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 VWL is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

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

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