MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,057 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/r17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/r17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/r17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/r17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
headlamp levelling warning light intermittant
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported centre box split at front and mounting broken off and rear box mounting broken off and blowing by mount (7.1.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
headlamp levelling warning light intermittant
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pads worn
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BT56 WMX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WMX, 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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BT56 WMX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2006.
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