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BT56 WJU

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,574 mi
Last recorded102,574 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 102,574 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 102,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 101,907 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,752 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 90,789 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 90,789 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 87,205 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,576 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,543 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 65,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,488 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,623 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,878 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,002 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 25,436 miles

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

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

Offside 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 22 Jun 2010 19,632 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,892 miles

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

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

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 WJU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 WJU registered?

BT56 WJU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is BT56 WJU safe to buy?

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