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BF06 CFV

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,291 mi
Last recorded125,291 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced filled with water (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 123,006 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,707 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 95,148 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,885 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 58,792 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 53,547 miles

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

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)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,624 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,532 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,415 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 26,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CFV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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