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LG56 WVT

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,642 mi
Last recorded153,642 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 WVT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 153,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 144,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 141,183 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 141,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 136,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 132,836 miles

Exhaust hanger corroded away

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2020 132,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55 r17 98v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative seized and broken off bracket (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative seized and broken off bracket (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

exhaust hanger corroded away

Pass 30 Jul 2019 124,291 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low - view restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Advance movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge - 215/55 r17 98v

Fail 25 Jul 2018 119,410 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge - 215/55 r17 98v

Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,953 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly lipped

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly knocking noise

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly knocking noise

engine management light and traction control light on time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2017 110,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly knocking noise (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly knocking noise (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light and traction control light on time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,034 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,958 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,935 miles

front pads low

nearside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

rear number plate faded

rear pads low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,095 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,286 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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LG56 WVT is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey 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 LG56 WVT, 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 LG56 WVT registered?

LG56 WVT is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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