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BT56 WMU

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,766 mi
Last recorded116,766 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WMU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 116,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 116,757 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 115,048 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lens dull (4.1.4 (b))

Front d bushes have play

Nearside Front Lower fog light inop

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked also has been taped (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated not allowing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator lens cracked also taped up (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inop[

Fail 7 Dec 2023 113,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated not allowing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror indicator lens cracked also taped up (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp inop[

Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog light inop

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes leading to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 111,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower fog light inop

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes leading to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,162 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front side repeater lens defective but has no effect on emitted light

Nearside Front Lower fog light inop

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at flooor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,119 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 107,119 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 100,110 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake pipes going to flexi hoses slightly corroded at ends

front exhaust heat shields loose & flange joint to centre section heavily corroded

offside rear brake pipe from valve to hose slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 100,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake pipes going to flexi hoses slightly corroded at ends

front exhaust heat shields loose & flange joint to centre section heavily corroded

offside rear brake pipe from valve to hose slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 93,409 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 77,033 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 77,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 67,194 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Oct 2013 56,609 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 38,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 30,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 221,112 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 221,112 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 WMU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WMU, 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 WMU registered?

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

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