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BT56 WMX

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,057 mi
Last recorded169,057 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 169,057 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 169,021 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 165,547 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 165,547 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 158,969 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 158,967 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 152,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 143,689 miles

headlamp levelling warning light intermittant

Fail 6 Jan 2017 143,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 131,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 131,303 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 115,269 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 100,143 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,143 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,273 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,841 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 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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What year was BT56 WMX registered?

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

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