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BT56 WLG

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,758 mi
Last recorded130,758 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WLG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 130,758 miles

plastic sils

Pass 31 May 2022 125,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 120,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,013 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 79,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavy surface rust to components under car

Fail 18 Jun 2020 79,252 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heavy surface rust to components under car

Pass 18 Jun 2020 111,013 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,641 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 102,640 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,451 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,450 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,407 miles

E.M.L light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 93,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

E.M.L light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perish

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 80,445 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,606 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust mounts coroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,778 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,890 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,622 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 13,755 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 WLG is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WLG, 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 WLG is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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