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BT56 WNB

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

194,911 mi
Last recorded194,911 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WNB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 194,911 miles

both windscreen wipers poor wipe

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 22 Apr 2016 194,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both windscreen wipers poor wipe

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 20 Apr 2015 169,622 miles

rear exhaust corroded and all exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 144,315 miles

exhaust flanges corroded

slight wear in front anti roll bar mounting bushes.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 144,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust flanges corroded

slight wear in front anti roll bar mounting bushes.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 117,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

nearside repeater lense damaged.

offside rear tyre devoiod of tread on inner edge (bald) raised tread pattern

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,715 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs starting to wear

both offside tyres bald on inner edges (raised tread pattern)

nearside repeater lamp damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2012 92,715 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs starting to wear

both offside tyres bald on inner edges (raised tread pattern)

nearside repeater lamp damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs starting to wear

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge & nail in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,843 miles

both windscreen wipers poor wipe

nearside rear tyre worn on edges (raised tread pattern)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

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 WNB is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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