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BF06 CBY

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,620 mi
Last recorded80,620 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 CBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 80,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,711 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 27 Jun 2017 75,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2016 63,573 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,902 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,504 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 31,889 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 31,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,562 miles

all front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread pattern

Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,562 miles

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

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

all front brake pads worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread pattern

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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BF06 CBY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BF06 CBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF06 CBY registered?

BF06 CBY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is BF06 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF06 CBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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