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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))
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))
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))
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[
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[
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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