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BD06 KLS

2006 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,696 mi
Last recorded92,696 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 KLS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,696 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 92,692 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,044 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 90,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 86,364 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 86,361 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 82,807 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 80,997 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 80,997 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,919 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 78,918 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,722 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 73,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,719 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,260 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,019 miles

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

advise front geometry check

Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise front geometry check

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,029 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,029 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,676 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 41,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

EXHAUST TRIM LOOSE

Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,412 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 21,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,405 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 14,989 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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BD06 KLS is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BD06 KLS, 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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BD06 KLS is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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