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BT56 WNJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,043 mi
Last recorded143,043 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 143,043 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Highlighted in yellow at the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 132,724 miles

front and rear subframes corroded

rear brake pipes very corroded at offside rear (marked with yellow marker)

towing area very corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,522 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2023 129,512 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe very corroded

rear towing area very corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,800 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 122,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges only (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges only (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,210 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,507 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2017 95,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 85,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 63,186 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 63,186 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,128 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,194 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 20,792 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 WNJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

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

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