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BT56 WKM

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 97,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2025 95,365 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,509 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 93,508 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 92,142 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 90,727 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR 215/60 16V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 90,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR 215/60 16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 88,616 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,658 miles

4 x tyres on 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2019 84,862 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 84,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,543 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 81,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 77,966 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heat shield vibrating

Pass 1 Aug 2016 74,515 miles

crack in lower section of windscreen .not in drivers view

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,534 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 67,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 59,523 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbing on edges

offside front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,906 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,015 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 44,003 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,398 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 36,387 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 26,241 miles

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 WKM is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WKM, 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 WKM registered?

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

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