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BF06 CFJ

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,176 mi
Last recorded176,176 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 176,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and steel wheel fitted (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroding in places

headlight lens's feading

outer sill covers fitted

rear subframe corroding

underseal inner sills and arches

Fail 30 Jan 2024 174,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch shock mounting area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch shock mounting area heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel fractured edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear backing plate heavily corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all underside and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 166,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded

exhaust corroded

unseal

Fail 7 Feb 2023 166,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2022 157,734 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 157,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main from rear junction on offside chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 129,810 miles

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2019 121,119 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,604 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,645 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 92,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,933 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Feb 2014 74,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,153 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,658 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 35,447 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,846 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 CFJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CFJ, 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 CFJ is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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