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BT56 XUN

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,514 mi
Last recorded137,514 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 137,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2024 124,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 124,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm pivot bush! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 114,543 miles

Under vehicle rear has superficial corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2023 114,543 miles

Central Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Noise from nearside rear needs investigating.

Under vehicle rear has superficial corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,373 miles

Both sills starting to rust at rear (inside door shut) Sills covered in plastic trims

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 104,607 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to Rear door shuts, sills and rear of wheel arches

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,554 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,811 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 93,811 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,675 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,733 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2014 79,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,545 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 71,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,248 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 53,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,574 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 34,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XUN is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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