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BT56 WNU

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

139,809 mi
Last recorded139,809 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 WNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 139,809 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 135,235 miles

Exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Mar 2024 131,718 miles

Exhaust generally corroding and blowing

Pass 28 Feb 2023 126,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,690 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 105,661 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 102,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 98,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,439 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 3 Mar 2014 73,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 62,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 62,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,563 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 30,873 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2011 30,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2009 16,889 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 WNU is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

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

Is BT56 WNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT56 WNU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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