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BT56 VXK

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,674 mi
Last recorded122,674 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 122,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side indicator damaged but working

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Dec 2016 122,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side indicator damaged but working

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,242 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 101,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,738 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 96,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust mount insecure

crack front windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 78,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,833 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/F tyre low inner edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,248 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,687 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 30,966 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 VXK 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 66.7%.

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 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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

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

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