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BT56 WKN

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,192 mi
Last recorded178,192 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 178,192 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 173,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 173,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 163,356 miles

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

front number plate cracked

small stone chip front windscreen

Fail 22 Jan 2019 163,356 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2018 154,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 154,175 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Side repeater not working intermittant (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 141,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp damage (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre excess wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre excess wear inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,159 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,022 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,718 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 62,643 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,140 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F AND N/S/R tyres slightly persihed

center exhaust bracket in poor condition

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,487 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 WKN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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