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BT56 WLW

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WLW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,584 miles

EXHAUST COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,394 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

EXHAUST COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 80,633 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,533 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,996 miles

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

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 20 Oct 2010 47,182 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,216 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 34,216 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WLW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

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

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