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BT56 WJX

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,259 mi
Last recorded96,259 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WJX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,259 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 96,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 84,494 miles

Rear Upper Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Middle (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 77,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner looks low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,991 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres splitting between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,381 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,194 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 66,193 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,442 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 60,918 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,208 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded.

General corrosion to suspension.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 52,228 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 52,228 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,353 miles

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,696 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,726 miles

All discs have surface pitting

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Slight grab and judder from service brake

Fail 25 Jan 2011 19,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes discs corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,447 miles

front brakes discs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2009 13,438 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 WJX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

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

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