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BF06 CHC

2006 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 CHC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,075 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 115,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON DASH. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT FULL OF CONDENSATION. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLAP IN TYPE BALL JOINT,IS PART OF KNUCKLE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect POSSIBLE BULB. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

AUXILIARY BELT SNAPPED.(AIR-CON)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS TWO SMALL LEAKS. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 108,486 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 108,484 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust flange seriously rusted and insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,426 miles

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

exhaust flanges rusted.

headlamp masks fitted.

Fail 25 Aug 2023 105,426 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust flanges rusted.

headlamp masks fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,069 miles

ADVISE HEAD LIGHTS ONLY JUST MET MOT STANDARDS,TESTED ON NUMBER TWO LEVEL,ADVISE CHANGE HEAD LAMPS FOR RIGHT HAND DRIVE .

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN & CORRODED,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front OSF EXHAUST CAT FLANGE CORRODING AWAY ON JOINT WITH CENTRE SECTION,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SMALL HOLE IN REAR EXHAUST BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 101,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LAMP KICKS TO LEFT. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LAMP KICKS TO LEFT. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSR TYRE HAS TWO CUTS TO CORDS ON INNER SHOULDER. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN & CORRODED,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 2015 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & PERISHING.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN OUT ON BOTH EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2005 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & CRACKING.

Offside Front OSF EXHAUST CAT FLANGE CORRODING AWAY ON JOINT WITH CENTRE SECTION,ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Offside Front OSF TYRE 2016 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & CRACKING.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE.(215-60X16V) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN OSR TYRE SHOULDER. ()

Offside Rear OSR TYRE 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & CRACKING.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE EXCESSIVELY WORN ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SMALL HOLE IN REAR EXHAUST BOX. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,493 miles

headlight deflectors fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 92,879 miles

Central Exhaust flange - Condition

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box - Condition

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Nov 2019 92,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust flange - Condition

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box - Condition

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 87,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f head lamp has condensation inside

Fail 12 Nov 2018 87,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ADVISE CHANGE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front NSF HEAD LAMP HAS CONDENSATION INSIDE.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,571 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,720 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,551 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,992 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 33,278 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CHC is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 CHC, 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 CHC is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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