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BT56 VWR

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,406 miles

Corrosion found on various steering, braking, suspension and transmission components

Corrosion occurring in various areas of underside - chassis, floor-pan and sub-frames.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/perished slightly DOT code: 1009 size: 215/60R16H

Oil leak residue on gearbox - further investigation req'd to confirm source(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear passenger positions ns & os ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 70,406 miles

Corrosion found on various steering, braking, suspension and transmission components

Corrosion occurring in various areas of underside - chassis, floor-pan and sub-frames.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated/perished slightly DOT code: 1009 size: 215/60R16H

Oil leak residue on gearbox - further investigation req'd to confirm source(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear passenger positions ns & os ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 58,315 miles

Corrosion found on various steering, braking, suspension and transmission components

Corrosion occurring in various areas of underside-chassis, floorpan and subframes.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on edges-raised tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Oct 2016 58,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion found on various steering, braking, suspension and transmission components

Corrosion occurring in various areas of underside-chassis, floorpan and subframes.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on edges-raised tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 48,497 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,060 miles

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,060 miles

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,832 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 37,818 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 37,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,738 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 22,400 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 VWR is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

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

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