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WD56 PGU

2020 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,331 mi
Last recorded93,331 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2020 Subaru Forester75,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD56 PGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,331 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 88,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar mounting d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,426 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 75,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Top mount perished

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

Offside Front Top mount perished

Fail 9 Aug 2022 75,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Top mount perished

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

Offside Front Top mount perished

Pass 9 Aug 2021 70,660 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 70,660 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,787 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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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WD56 PGU is a 2020 Subaru Forester in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 75,328 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 WD56 PGU, 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 6 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WD56 PGU registered?

WD56 PGU is a 2020 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2020.

Is WD56 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD56 PGU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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