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BT56 WLC

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,468 mi
Last recorded85,468 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 85,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 83,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 80,136 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 80,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,228 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Aug 2017 76,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,631 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,429 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 50,035 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,345 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,490 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 24,196 miles

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

Offside Front 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 WLC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

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

Is BT56 WLC safe to buy?

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