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BF06 CGU

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,173 mi
Last recorded136,173 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 136,173 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 Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 136,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 129,290 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 129,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 124,609 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 124,603 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,915 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 108,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 102,716 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,094 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,071 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 78,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 63,260 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,995 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,603 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 36,477 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 CGU 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 CGU, 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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What year was BF06 CGU registered?

BF06 CGU is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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