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BT56 WMM

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,283 mi
Last recorded122,283 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 122,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 117,309 miles

both headlamps in a poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2019 117,273 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))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,231 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 99,887 miles

head lamp beam pattern poor

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Fail 30 Oct 2017 99,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2016 88,964 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,410 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 78,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,747 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,525 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 56,525 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 47,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,412 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 37,634 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,271 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 22,824 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 WMM 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 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 WMM, 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 WMM registered?

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

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