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BT56 WLH

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,033 mi
Last recorded93,033 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WLH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 93,033 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 78,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 75,443 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 73,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,177 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 68,406 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,331 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,548 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 57,325 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 47,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,493 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,711 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 31,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 29,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,846 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 20,460 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,142 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 WLH is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT56 WLH registered?

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

Is BT56 WLH safe to buy?

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