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BF06 CFY

2006 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,946 mi
Last recorded156,946 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 CFY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 156,946 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 156,945 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 150,543 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 150,543 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 142,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Near side rear (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 142,357 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Near side (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working Offside (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Near side rear (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 136,623 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 136,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 122,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 106,725 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,854 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 71,714 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 59,238 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,555 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,944 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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BF06 CFY is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CFY, 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 CFY is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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