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BT56 WLJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 139,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 132,873 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 132,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,868 miles

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

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

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

surface rust to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 28 Sep 2018 120,275 miles

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

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

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

rack damp

Pass 11 Oct 2017 114,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 11 Oct 2017 114,217 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage incomplete (1.7.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bold (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both across axle (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,276 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2016 104,276 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front level sensor disconnected (1.7.2)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,491 miles

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

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

park brake locks on test

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,377 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,570 miles

All four tyres have 3mm or less tread and all are showing signs of age related deterioration

OSR tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,570 miles

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

All four tyres have 3mm or less tread and all are showing signs of age related deterioration

OSR tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,814 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,229 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,563 miles

n/s rear tyre app limit bars

Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,782 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 WLJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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