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RA56 WCK

2006 Subaru Forester

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,238 mi
Last recorded118,238 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 WCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 118,238 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 116,367 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 116,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,235 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to rear towbar

Pass 19 Jun 2023 109,955 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,611 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear towbar corroded.

Underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame + front suspension generally rusty

vehicle has sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2021 108,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front sub frame + front suspension generally rusty

vehicle has sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,937 miles

front sub frame rusty

front suspension rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,071 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 101,815 miles

Exhaust blow from under heatshields on the front cat .

Underside and underside components corroded .

Pass 24 Aug 2017 97,698 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,959 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,715 miles

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

exhaust system rusty + centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,979 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded and cracked but not insecure

front brake disks corroded and lipped

rear brake disks corroded and in poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,963 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount corroded and cracked but not insecure

front brake disks corroded and lipped

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake disks corroded and in poor condition

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2011 60,634 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,736 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING POOR CONDISION N/S/R SHOCKER GETTING DAMP AT SEAL

Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,882 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RA56 WCK is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA56 WCK, 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 RA56 WCK registered?

RA56 WCK is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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