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BT56 WNW

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,893 mi
Last recorded47,893 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 47,893 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 47,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

NS mirror glass cracked not giving view to rear (non-obligatory)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 46,273 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 46,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,530 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,183 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 43,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 40,205 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,405 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 37,395 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 34,088 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,911 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 16,739 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 11,273 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,942 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 WNW is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WNW, 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 WNW registered?

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

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