MOT Status
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133,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all steering and suspension components corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust whole system corroded and holed to excess (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front lower wishbone bottom ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
n/s and o/s front and rear brake hose ferrules corroding almost to excess
n/s and o/s front strut top mountings split
n/s and o/s rear brake wheel cylinders corroding
n/s and o/s rear radius arm bushes worn almost to excess
n/s front tyre worn on the outer edge almost to excess and almost void of tread
n/s rear brake pipe corroding
n/s side repeater lens damaged
o/s front bottom ball joint boot almost split
o/s front fog lamp inoperative
o/s rear tyre cut at the tread
rear subframe corroding almost to excess at prescribed areas
skirts fitted to n/s and o/s outer sills
vehicle rear structure and suspension corroding almost to excess at parts
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several parts (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several parts (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central exhaust slightly deteriorated
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Central exhaust slightly deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust front and middle sections corroded at flanges
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
exhaust front to middle join corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front brake disc overheated and discoloured
exhaust front to middle join corroded
exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust rear section metal hangers broken
Both front tyres close to wear markers
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres close to wear markers
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs corroded and worn slightly
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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BF06 CDX is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 BF06 CDX, 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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BF06 CDX is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 March 2006.
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