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LG56 WWD

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Diesel 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,738 mi
Last recorded184,738 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 WWD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 184,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened droplink (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 184,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened droplink (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 182,159 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight pitting on inner face, Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlights discoloured

Rear trailing arm bushes perishing

Slight corrosion to outer sills at Rear

Pass 30 Nov 2023 178,618 miles

Perishing in Rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 26 Nov 2022 175,484 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 172,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 168,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 167,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 161,923 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 155,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 149,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,160 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 134,748 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 126,893 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 126,726 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear tyres worn on the inner egdes

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

centre/rear exhaust support corroded/broken

Pass 3 Oct 2013 118,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 110,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 100,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 86,860 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 61,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 WWD is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WWD, 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 WWD registered?

LG56 WWD is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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