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BD06 KMX

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,830 mi
Last recorded121,830 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 KMX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 121,830 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 113,910 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 108,572 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,034 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,667 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 93,738 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 93,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,925 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,473 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,263 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,774 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 64,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,606 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 63,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 61,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,515 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,680 miles

engine management light on .

o/side and n/side rear tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,941 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 20,612 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 12,802 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,792 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 KMX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BD06 KMX, 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 BD06 KMX registered?

BD06 KMX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BD06 KMX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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