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457 BMJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,994 mi
Last recorded74,994 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration457 BMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 74,994 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches close to outside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 74,962 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches close to outside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 70,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ? (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 66,682 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2023 62,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,400 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 53,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,488 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,289 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,872 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,290 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,651 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,784 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,140 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 24,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,300 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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457 BMJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 457 BMJ, 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 457 BMJ registered?

457 BMJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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