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BT56 WLX

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Borderline Pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 118,846 miles

noise offside front wheel

Fail 11 Oct 2022 118,845 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

noise offside front wheel

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,272 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

Fail 4 Oct 2021 114,272 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt missing

Pass 18 May 2019 93,213 miles

rear shocks starting to leak

slight exhaust leak centre

slight wear nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,267 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 84,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked. (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick X2 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened X2 badly corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,695 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 75,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,535 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 61,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 55,073 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 45,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,234 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 23,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2009 12,914 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 WLX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

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

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