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BT56 WNG

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,464 mi
Last recorded152,464 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 152,464 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 145,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various Surfaces Corroded Underside but all secure

Pass 3 Oct 2019 138,785 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 130,731 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 121,829 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 121,829 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,171 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,434 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear anti roll bar bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 15 Jan 2016 105,434 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear anti roll bar bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 92,277 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 92,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,670 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 57,941 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 57,941 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 49,395 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,070 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 25,182 miles

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 WNG is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WNG, 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 WNG registered?

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

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