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BT56 VXP

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,789 mi
Last recorded112,789 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 VXP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 112,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lense broken,dirty inside (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill,trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill , trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,148 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 91,207 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 91,207 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,355 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 70,635 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 67,671 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing corroding slightly

both rear trailing arm bush's perishing

both rear tyres perishing slightly

front brake discs corroding on inner surface

Pass 4 Mar 2016 65,015 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 65,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 59,058 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,838 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2014 55,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,403 miles

n/s wiper slight tear, n/s headlamp condensated

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,491 miles

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 2 Jun 2011 40,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,729 miles

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

wxhaust rusy/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

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 VXP is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

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

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