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GF56 WLC

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,711 mi
Last recorded145,711 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 WLC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 145,711 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 137,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

accident damage too outside of vehicle

front fog lights not working

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2025 137,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust joint blowing too excess (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

accident damage too outside of vehicle

front fog lights not working

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 126,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 125,995 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 114,979 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 114,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 106,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 106,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,935 miles

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

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

Rear towbar surface corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2021 99,855 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road stone chipped greater than 10mm in Zone/A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air freshner hanging from mirror

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

Nearside Front headlamp aim reset while on aimtester (was to high)

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

Offside Front headlamp aim reset while on aimtester (was to high)

Rear towbar surface corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 93,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 85,265 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 74,209 miles

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,745 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front s (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Plastic sill covers fitted

Sump tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,428 miles

Oil leak From engine

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 39,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,832 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 35,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,902 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2010 22,928 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,879 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 18,877 miles

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

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

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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GF56 WLC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF56 WLC, 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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GF56 WLC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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