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BT56 WKH

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

149,171 mi
Last recorded149,171 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 149,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 148,591 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 145,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 144,183 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 142,572 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 142,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 138,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 134,966 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 127,182 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 115,655 miles

Offside front & both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2016 102,079 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,158 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,872 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,327 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,499 miles

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

battery sounded lazy on start up

coolant below minimum level

rear tyres wearing on edges (- off side rear tyre worst)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,615 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 WKH is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WKH, 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 WKH registered?

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

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